U.S. statement says Bahrain reached Tier 1 in Trafficking in Persons report for eighth consecutive year

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The U.S. State Department Trafficking in Persons reports show Bahrain listed as Tier 1 for eight consecutive annual reports.

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U.S. and Bahraini officials held the fifth Strategic Dialogue on January 26, 2026 in Manama to review security, economic, and diplomatic cooperation. They highlighted progress under the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), the Enhanced Border Security Agreement, Bahrain’s upcoming non‑permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, and Bahrain’s joining the Board of Peace to support the Gaza Peace Plan. The two countries marked major economic commitments—over $17 billion in July 2025 deals—and signed a Critical Minerals Framework to strengthen supply chains, while also agreeing to expand cultural, educational, and workforce partnerships.

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The U.S. State Department’s Trafficking in Persons reports list Bahrain as Tier 1 in both the 2024 and 2025 TIP reports; Bahraini and Bahraini-government outlets cited the 2025 report and reported this was the eighth consecutive year Bahrain held Tier 1 status (since 2018). The State Department’s 2025 TIP profile for Bahrain explicitly states “BAHRAIN (Tier 1)” and notes Bahrain “remained on Tier 1” during that reporting period, supporting the claim. Verdict: True — official U.S. TIP reports and Bahraini government reporting confirm Bahrain’s Tier 1 ranking and that 2025 marked the eighth consecutive year.

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Update · Jan 27, 2026, 10:03 PMTrue
The U.S. State Department’s Trafficking in Persons reports list Bahrain as Tier 1 in both the 2024 and 2025 TIP reports; Bahraini and Bahraini-government outlets cited the 2025 report and reported this was the eighth consecutive year Bahrain held Tier 1 status (since 2018). The State Department’s 2025 TIP profile for Bahrain explicitly states “BAHRAIN (Tier 1)” and notes Bahrain “remained on Tier 1” during that reporting period, supporting the claim. Verdict: True — official U.S. TIP reports and Bahraini government reporting confirm Bahrain’s Tier 1 ranking and that 2025 marked the eighth consecutive year.
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