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After Annulling Training Decrees: Numbers of Trainees Decline from 22,000 in 2015 to Only 2,200 in 2016
2017-02-06
Statistics released by Bahraini Labour Ministry showed numbers of Bahraini trainees decreased drastically from 21,914 in 2015 to 2,241 in 2016.
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Interior Ministry Says Civilian Vehicles Damaged in “Terrorist Bombing” on Budai Street
2017-02-05
Bahraini Ministry of Interior said that a terrorist bomb blast that took place on Al-Budai street caused damages in a number of civilian vehicles.
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Commencement of 10 Defendants’ Trial in Terrorist Group Case Announced
2017-02-05
The Bahraini prosecution ordered referring 10 suspects, seven in custody and three fugitives abroad, to court on charges of joining and running a terrorist group.
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15-Year Prison Verdict against 3 Accused of Setting Fire in Khamis Police Station
2017-02-05
The Supreme Court of Appeals upheld a 15-year imprisonment verdict against 3 defendants in the case of setting fire at Khamis police station.
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Bahrain Faces Sensitive Economic Conditions, Electricity Authority in Dire Need for Revenue Increase
2017-02-05
Bahraini daily newspaper Al-Wasat, said that the government had expressed reservations on two proposals presented by the Council of Representatives, suggesting a reduction in electricity and water bills, reminding them of the country’s sensitive economic conditions.
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MoI Asks for Information on Bahraini Accused of "Terrorism" Charges
2017-02-05
The Ministry of Interior announced Friday (February 3, 2017) that the search continues for a Bahraini young man who is wanted in a number of terrorist cases.
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PHOTOS: Despite Record-Low Temperature, Protesters Endure Diraz Sit-in
2017-02-03
Despite the record-low temperature recorded in Bahrain (7 °C) on the dawn of Friday (February 3, 2017), protesters continued their demonstration outside the house of religious leader, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Over 8400 Unemployed in Bahrain by the End of 2016
2017-02-03
Minister of Labor and Social Development, Jamil Humaidan, stated that unemployed people in Bahrain reached 8485 until the end of 2016; this is the largest number of unemployment recorded in Bahrain throughout the past 6 six years, according to a local newspaper.
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Court Commutes 7-Year Jail Term against Defendants to 5 Years over Attempted Murder of Policemen in Sitra
2017-02-03
Bahrain’s High Appeals Court upheld 7-year jail term against a suspect accused of attempting to murder policemen.
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Authorities Release Prominent Cleric after Spending 6 Months in Prison over Diraz Protest
2017-02-03
The Bahraini authorities released on Friday (February 3, 2017) Sheikh Mohammad Al-Shahabi after spending 6 months in prison over taking part in Diraz protest held against the decision that revoked the citizenship of the highest religious leader, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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BDF Commander Promotes 2900 Servicemen, Meets NSA Chief, Salafist MP
2017-02-03
Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), Field Marshal Khalifa bin Ahmad Al Khalifa, issued an order promoting 2900 BDF military personnel.
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Seeking Good Ties with Trump, Gulf Monarchies Quiet over Travel Ban
2017-02-03
The rich Arab monarchies of the Gulf have been conspicuously absent from the chorus of international condemnation of the U.S. ban on travel from seven mainly Muslim countries, hoping for warmer ties with Donald Trump than with his predecessor.
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3-Year Jail Term Handed down to Suspects over Planting Hoax Bomb
2017-02-03
Bahrain’s High Criminal Court commuted a 5-year jail sentence issued against 3 detainees, accused of planting hoax bombs, to 3 years.
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Court Commutes Sentences of Defendants Accused of Burning Police Patrol
2017-02-03
Bahrain’s High Appeals court commuted a 15-year jail term issued against a political detainee, over burning a car owned by the ministry of interior, to 10 years.
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Court Convicts Policeman of Smuggling Cell Phones to Detainee in “Jaw Prison” in Return for Narcotics
2017-02-03
A Bahraini court upheld a verdict sentencing a foreign policeman to 3 years in prison, fining him 100 BD and deporting him after finishing his sentence, after being convicted of smuggling cell phones to a detainee in Jaw Prison in return for drugs “Shabu”.
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Mostafa Hamdan’s Wounds Raise Questions
2017-02-03
A deafening silence takes over the world regarding the atrocities taking place in Bahrain, including the brutal injuries of the Bahraini youth Mostafa Hamdan.
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BFHR Records 216 Detentions in 1 Month
2017-02-03
Bahrain Forum for Human Rights said Thursday (February 2, 2017) that it recorded 216 detentions within a month, indicating that detainees are subjected to torture.
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Bahrain Crown Prince Meets US, Saudi Ambassadors
2017-02-03
Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, met US Ambassador William Roebuck. The Crown Prince said Bahrain is looking forward to strengthening its strategic ties with the United States of America and the extended historic cooperation.
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100 Days on His Disappearance, Sayed Alawi’s Family Says NIHR Chairman Uncooperative Since they Resorted to Press
2017-02-03
The family of Bahraini citizen from Diraz, facing enforced disappearance, Sayed Alawi Sayed Hussein, confirmed that 100 days have passed with them not being able to meet or visit him, or know his fate and whereabouts.
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How did the Martyrs’ Parents Receive their Sons’ Execution Uniforms?
2017-02-02
As if the shock of death was not enough for the regime— They handed the martyrs’ families the clothes, which they were wearing when they were executed by a firing squad.