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To Rida Al Ghasra: A Letter from the Sea
2017-02-16
Dear Rida, you add a new meaning to Bahrain. You did not head towards the sea to save yourself, but rather save the dignity of your people.
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At Rida Al-Ghasra's Home during his Burial
2017-02-16
One of Rida’s sisters said: “We told them to only let his mother enter to see her son and bid him farewell, but they threatened us and told us to return home or else they’ll beat us.”
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BCHR Documented 194 Peaceful Protests during 6th Anniversary of 14 February Uprising
2017-02-16
Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) said that it documented 194 peaceful protests during the 6th Anniversary of 14 February Uprising, 77 of which were oppressed.
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Health Status of Injured Diraz Protester Mostafa Hamdan Enters “Very Critical” Stage
2017-02-16
Bahrain Mirror (exclusive): Information reported that the health status of injured Bahraini Mostafa Hamdan (18 years old) entered a very critical stage, and it might be fatal if his heart status continued to decline.
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Bahrain Crown Prince in KSA Discusses Investor Procedures Facilities, King Fahed Cross-Border Bridge
2017-02-16
Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Saudi Crown Prince, Interior Minister Mohammad bin Nayef Al Saud, discussed in Riyadh economic cooperation between countries, and potential facilities for investors’ procedures.
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Justice Ministry to Adopt Measures Against Remaining Opposition Societies
2017-02-16
The Ministry of Justice said that the political societies that almost entirely devoid of all elements of legitimate political work, which threatens action against the remaining opposition societies, after the dissolution of Al-Wefaq Society.
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Bahrain Protests, Clashes Continue for 2nd Day of Feb. 14 Commemoration
2017-02-16
Thousands of Bahrainis took part in the marking the end of the mourning ceremonies in memory of martyr Rida Al Ghasra and his two companions, while vast protests continued in commemoration of February 14 Revolution.
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Death Certificates of “Freedom Martyrs”: Death Cause “Gunshots” in Head, Chest and Pelvis
2017-02-15
The official death certifications issued by the forensic physician in the Ministry of Health stated that the freedom martyrs passed away due to “shots”. Meanwhile, the martyrs received shots in different places.
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Salman bin Hamad leaves for Saudi Arabia to meet King, Crown Prince & Deputy CP
2017-02-15
The official account concerned in publishing the news of Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa said that the CP left on Wednesday (February 15, 2017) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to meet the Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Exemption of Visa Fees with Turkey will be Enforced after Completion of Legal Requirements
2017-02-15
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the agreement on mutual exemption of visa fees with Turkey will be enforced upon completion of legal requirements between the two countries.
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Appeals Court: Life Sentences Issued against 3 Suspects and 15-Year Jail Term against Another over Killing Policeman in Sitra
2017-02-15
Bahrain's High Appeals Court upheld life sentences issued against 3 appellants and commuted a life-term sentence issued against another to 15 years in prison, over killing policeman Yasser Khan in the case of blasting a bomb near Wadiyan cemetery that injured 2 other policemen.
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UN Calls Bahrain to Hold Serious Genuine National Dialogue to Ensure Peace for all Bahrainis
2017-02-15
The United Nations deputy spokesman Farhan Haq reiterated "U.N. concerns about restrictions on fundamental freedoms, including restrictions on fundamental freedoms including rights to peaceful assembly, freedom of association and freedom of expression in Bahrain."
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AFP: Clashes in Bahrain on Uprising Anniversary
2017-02-15
Demonstrators clashed with police in the Bahraini capital and neighboring Shiite villages on Tuesday, the sixth anniversary of anti-government protests that were brutally suppressed by the authorities, witnesses said.
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Reuters: Man and Wife Injured by Terrorist Explosion in Bahrain
2017-02-15
A man and wife were slightly injured on Tuesday by a "terrorist explosion" in Bahrain, the Bahraini interior ministry said.
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MoI: Blast in Sitra Leaves Married Couple Injured
2017-02-15
The Ministry of Interior said yesterday night (February 14, 2017) that a terrorist blast took place in Sitra, leaving two injured citizens.
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Rida Al-Ghasra’s Escapes: Fleeing from Hell Isn’t Impossible
2017-02-15
While the New Year’s eve was being celebrated in prison, ten young men succeeded in escaping from the abyss, climbing over the great Jaw prison wall.
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Sarah Haidar: To the Youth of Bahrain; a Love Letter
2017-02-15
You taught us that living on the edge, in your love story, is not adventurous and naïve, it is rather brave and marvelous to see people stepping on their ego and swallowing their pride, to save a breed of humans and ethics, which has become very rare to see or view in this vicious and dark world.
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Amnesty International: Bahrain, Fears of Further Violent Crackdown on Uprising Anniversary
2017-02-15
Authorities in Bahrain must refrain from using excessive force against protesters, Amnesty International urged as mass protests are under way on 14 February, to mark the sixth anniversary of the 2011 uprising.
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Bahrain: “The Forgotten” Uprising in Valentine’s Day Commemorates its 6th Anniversary
2017-02-14
Speaking about the 6th anniversary of the “Bahraini uprising”, the Italian “lfatto Quotidiano” newspaper described it as “forgotten in Saint Valentine Day”.
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AP: Bahrain Protesters, Police Clash as Island Marks Uprising
2017-02-14
Anti-government protesters have clashed with police in Bahrain as they marked the sixth anniversary of the tiny island kingdom's Arab Spring uprising.