Commenting on the death sentence issued against him, Abbas Al-Samie’ stressed: “It is mere ink on paper since it was issued by a court that lacks justice and integrity.”

Now after January 15, 2017, it is no longer possible to exclude the King and claim that his hands are not stained with blood. After this day, it is no longer possible to say that King Hamad bin Isa did not order the killing of Bahrainis.

Bahrain’s government decided to stop spending all kinds of annual allowances for all government employees affiliated to the Civil Service Bureau and government institution that manage their employees' affairs based on special regulations.

The National Democratic Action Society (Wa’ad) offered on Monday (January 16, 2017) condolence on martyrdom of Ali Al-Singace, Sami Mushaima and Abbas Al-Samie who were executed by the authorities on Sunday.

An Egyptian court rejected on Monday a government plan to transfer two uninhabited Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, in a final ruling that prompted cheers in the courtroom but could deepen tensions with the country's erstwhile financial backer.

Bahrain's foreign ministry summoned Iraq's ambassador in Manama to protest against remarks by Iraqi officials denouncing the execution of men convicted of a 2014 bomb attack, state news agency BNA said on Monday.

Protesters clashed (Monday January 16, 2017) with Bahraini regime forces in various areas in Bahrain. Regime forces shot scattergun bullets and teargas canisters to disperse the crowds protesting the execution of three Bahraini opposition activists.

Deputy President of Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR), Yousif Almuhafdah said that the Center documented 46 arrests within a span of 1 week. HE said that those arrested were also subjected to cruel and inhuman treatment.

Bahraini authorities have suspended the online version of the opposition-linked al-Wasat newspaper until further notice, accusing it of publishing materials that threaten national unity, state news agency BNA reported on Monday.

The Information Affairs Ministry issued an edict suspending Al-Wasat newspaper online edition immediately and until further notice, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

Deputy Secretary General of the Islamic National Society – al-Wefaq, Sheikh Hussein al-Daihi, issued a statement condemning the gruesome execution crime of three political detainees.

Information reported that communications between Iraqi political figures and Emirati Prime Minister and Emir of Dubai took place (Saturday January 14, 2017), in a bid to make Bahrain halt the execution of 3 Bahraini political detainees.

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iraqi Ambassador in Bahrain over statements by Iraq's Vice President Nouri Al-Maliki, condemning the execution of 3 political detainees in Bahrain.

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command, condemned the implementation of death sentence against 3 Bahraini youths, demanding the Manama authorities to immediately release all political detainees.

Demonstrations condemning the execution of Sami Mushaima, Abbass Al-Samei, and Ali al-Singace continued for the second day (Monday January 16, 2017) in various Bahraini areas.

France expressed (Monday January 16, 2017) its condemnation concerning Bahrain’s execution of 3 citizens on January 15, 2017.

Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Campaigns in Beirut, Samah Hadid said that the execution of 3 Bahraini political detainees is a “regressive step” for Bahrain.

Kuwaiti Member of Parliament, Saleh Ashoor, believed that Bahrain’s execution of three of its citizens by firing squad a “political madness” and an entry into a dark tunnel.

Authorities in Bahrain said Monday a municipal building was set ablaze as fresh violence erupted over the executions of three Shiites convicted of a deadly bomb attack on police.

Bahrain’s National Institute for Human Rights (NIHR) supported the execution of the 3 Bahraini activists, confirming that the “Kingdom of Bahrain has not violated any of its international legal obligations”.