Democracy is not just constitutional and legislative rules; it is a culture and practice and adhering by the law and respecting international human rights principles. (Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa)

Democracy is not just constitutional and legislative rules; it is a culture and practice and adhering by the law and respecting international human rights principles.

Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

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