Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — In an unusual move, the State Department has criticized the conduct of the U.S. ambassador to Bahrain. The State Department’s inspector-general has concluded that ambassador Thomas Krajeski failed to improve U.S. relations with Bahrain. In a 43-page report, the inspector-general criticized his conduct and leadership of the embassy in Manama. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — For the first time, a Gulf Cooperation Council state has overseen a petition to expel the ambassador from the United States. Sunni politicians have organized a campaign against what they termed U.S. intervention in Bahrain’s domestic affairs. Organizers said the campaign targeted U.S. ambassador to Manama Thomas Krajeski, accused […]
Special to WorldTribune.com MANAMA — Bahrain has decided to end U.S. interference in the domestic affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. The Bahraini Cabinet approved a plan to end interference by the U.S. ambassador to Manama, Thomas Krajeski. The Cabinet plan, which was not detailed, was submitted by parliament amid tension between Manama and […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Bahrain is mounting a campaign to block the appointment of the new U.S. ambassador to the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. Two petitions have been organized against President Barack Obama’s nominee for the new U.S. ambassador to Manama. The online petitions said Thomas Krajeski, approved by the Senate Foreign Relations […]