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Ebrahim Sharif Strongly Criticizes Summoning him over Meeting with British Diplomat
2016-11-20
Bahraini prominent opposition figure Ebrahim Sharif strongly criticized his summoning for questioning over meeting with British Embassy official
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Lawyer Al-Tajer: 38 Bahraini Activists and 15 Clerics Banned from Travel
2016-11-19
Lawyer Mohammed Al-Tajer said Bahraini authorities banned dozens of Bahraini human rights activists as well as political and religious figures from traveling.
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Freedom House: Bahrain Rated Not Free in the Freedom on the Net 2016 Report
2016-11-19
Freedom House said that Bahrain remains “Not Free” and that the government continued its efforts to silence online dissidents.
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PHOTOS: Mass Protest in Diraz Demands Putting End to Sectarian Persecution of Shiites
2016-11-19
Hundreds of Bahraini demonstrators denounced Bahraini authorities crackdown preventing Shia worshipers from holding largest Friday congregational prayers
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Bahraini Authorities Continue to Prevent Shiites from Holding Largest Friday Prayers
2016-11-19
Bahraini authorities continued their crackdown preventing the Shia from holding their largest Friday prayers at Imam Sadiq Mosque in Diraz.
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HRW Criticizes Britain for Not Calling on Bahrain to Drop Charges against Ebrahim Sharif
2016-11-19
Human Rights Watch strongly criticized the British government for not publicly calling for charges raised against prominent opposition figure Ebrahim Sharif to be dropped.
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Jaw Prison Guards Attack Isolated Cell Block of Death Row Prisoners
2016-11-19
Sources said Jaw Prison guards attacked the isolated cell block, where dissidents and other inmates either sentenced to death or life imprisonment are held.
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Bahraini Interior Ministry: Ebrahim Sharif Summoned for Meeting Official at Foreign Embassy
2016-11-19
Bahraini Interior Ministry said Ebrahim Sharif was summoned for meeting official at foreign embassy and “discussing matters related to the country’s internal affairs.”
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Parliament in Bahrain: Scene for Exchanging Insults
2016-11-18
The break out of cockfights that the Bahraini Parliament witnesses from time to time shows how this government institution is merely a scene for foolish exchanges.
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Ebrahim Sharif Summoned for Interrogation again for Meeting UK Embassy Official
2016-11-18
Prominent Bahraini opposition figure Ebrahim Sharif said security authorities summoned him again on Thursday for questioning over meeting with British Embassy official.
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BCHR Member Charged with “Inciting Hatred against the Regime and Spreading False News”
2016-11-18
Bahraini Public Prosecution raised charges of “inciting hatred against the regime and spreading false news” against BCHR member Hussain Radhi on Thursday (November 17, 2016).
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HR Group: Detainee Ahmad Al-Ghasra Sentenced to over 180 Years in Prison Held in Solitary Confinement since 6 Months
2016-11-18
Bahraini German Organization for Human Rights and Democracy said Bahraini detainee Ahmad Al-Ghasra has been held in solitary confinement since over 6 months.
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Over 20 HR Groups Call for Activist Ghada Jamsheer’s Immediate Release
2016-11-18
A number of human rights organizations demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Bahraini activist Ghada Jamsheer.
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Bahraini PM Praises “Unlimited Saudi Support” in Meeting with Saudi CP
2016-11-17
Bahraini Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa expressed Bahrain's “high appreciation of Saudi Arabia's unlimited support” offered to Bahrain.
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Bahraini Appeal Court Upholds Verdict Acquitting 2 Policemen of Beating Detainees
2016-11-17
High Appeal Criminal Court upheld verdict, acquitting two Public Security servicemen of charges of assaulting bodily integrity of detainees.
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Britain Expresses Concern over Charges Raised against Ebrahim Sharif
2016-11-17
The British Foreign Office raised concerns with Bahraini government over arrest of prominent Bahraini dissenter, Ebrahim Sharif.
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Prominent HR Activist Nabeel Rajab’s Case Adjourned until Dec. 15
2016-11-17
Nabeel Rajab objected to the assignment of an expert who works at the Bahraini Interior Ministry, since he is affiliated to the party that raised charges against him.
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Bahrain's Ruling Family: There’s No Shame in Insulting Our People
2016-11-17
Deputy Public Security Head Khalifa bin Ahmad Al Khalifa decided to deactivate his Instagram account, following scandal that involved him insulting Shiite citizens of his country.
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Public Prosecution Summons Member of BCHR for Interrogation Tomorrow
2016-11-16
Bahrain’s Public Prosecution summoned on Wednesday (November 16, 2016) member of Bahrain Center for Human Rights Hussein Radhi for interrogation tomorrow.
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Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Bahrain to Participate in Arabian Gulf Security Drill
2016-11-16
The Saudi Crown Prince and Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud arrived in Bahrain to take part in the closing of the "Arabian Gulf Security 1" drill.