MANAMA, Bahrain, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Bahrain's government revoked the nationalities of 72 citizens over security concerns and accusations that they had harmed the interests of the Gulf kingdom, according to a statement released Saturday.
"Each citizen of Bahrain has the responsibility to act in ways that do not harm the interests of the Kingdom," the statement by Bahrain's Ministry of Interior read. "Based on article (10/c) of the Bahrain nationality law, with a revision by the Interior Minister and approval of the cabinet, a decree was issued to withdraw the Bahraini nationality of 72 individuals for illegal acts."