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Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifah (). Isa was noted for his opposition to the use of the death penalty, and routinely refused to sign death warrants except on one occasion in 1996, when he gave in to pressure from the security forces to execute a man convicted of the murder of a soldier. Isa was mostly dedicated to improving the economy, and he believed that his greatest achievement was supporting the building of a causeway connecting his island nation with Saudi Arabia . He was born and died in Bahrain's capital, Manama , and was succeeded by his son, Hamad Ibn Isa Al Khalifah . DEATH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa died suddenly on March 6, 1999 . H.H. Shaikh Isa, 65, ruled Bahrain for 38 years, transforming it into a modern nation and key financial center in the Arabian Gulf . Within hours of this tragic moment, thousands of Bahrainis lined the 12-mile funeral route. Thousands more paid their respects by visiting the cemetery where he was buried. Many Arab leaders immediately came to visit Bahrain to pay tribute to the Amir and offer their condolences to his son H.H. Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who assumed the title of Amir following the passing of his father. Heads of states, civil and military officials, the diplomatic corps, other dignitaries, and citizens from around the world expressed their sorrow and paid their respects by visiting Bahrain or sending letters of condolence. US President Bill Clinton expressed "deep sadness" at the news of the Amir's death calling him "a good friend of peace." UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan also expressed "great sadness" on the death of the Amir whom he described as "a force for stability" in the region. H.H. Shaikh Isa will be remembered as a compassionate leader who cared deeply about the people of Bahrain and prepared the country to face the challenges of the 21 st century SEE ALSO
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