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In the comments carried in state run BNA news agency Crown Prince Salman al-Khalifa has ordered police to exercise restraint in dealing with protesters and to avoid sectarian discrimination and he added: "The king's instructions are clear and decisive, and today I direct them to you again as orders to be implemented, and these are to respect the constitution and the law and [ensure] they are not violated in any form... Force should not be used unless all alternative methods to the security approach are exhausted, and there should be no discrimination in dealing with all citizens of all affiliation and sect." These comments were reportedly made during a meeting on 29 July at a reception with Interior Ministry Officials on 29 July.