"He underscored US encouragement for all segments of Bahraini society to promote unity and reform through the ongoing National Dialogue," the State Department said in a statement.
"He discussed the importance of rejecting the use of violence and promoting human rights, including religious freedom, for all Bahrainis."
Bahrain has witnessed two years of political unrest linked to opposition demands for a constitutional monarchy, with the unrest claiming at least 80 lives, according to international rights groups.
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"He discussed the importance of rejecting the use of violence and promoting human rights, including religious freedom, for all Bahrainis."
Bahrain has witnessed two years of political unrest linked to opposition demands for a constitutional monarchy, with the unrest claiming at least 80 lives, according to international rights groups.
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