National Security Agency (Bahrain)
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The National Security Agency (NSA) or Bahrain Intelligence Agency (BIA1) (Arabic: جهاز الأمن الوطني) is an investigative authority in Bahrain that is associated with but not formally part of the Ministry of the Interior.[1] The NSA was formed after King Hamad issued Decree No. 14 of 2002 declaring it as the replacement of the General Directorate for State Security Investigations.[1][2][3] The NSA was granted the power to make arrests by a 2008 royal decree,[4] and lost this power in 2011, again by royal decree.[5]
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Formed | 8 May 2002 (2002-05-08) |
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Jurisdiction | Government of Bahrain |
Headquarters | Diwan Fort, Manama 26°13′22.47″N 50°34′33.8″E |
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