COVID-19: Bahrain denies expat return claims

MANAMA

Bahrain has denied reports that it has allowed the return of foreign residents still stuck abroad due to travel restrictions prompted by the spread of the coronavirus.

The Interior Ministry’s Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) dismissed as baseless reports that circulated on social media about return of stranded migrant workers. “It should be confirmed that issues of departure and return are handled according to the previously announced measures which are currently in effect,” NPRA said.