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Nabeel Rajab to Undergo Surgery on Monday
2016-10-03
The president of Bahrain Center for Human Rights Nabeel Rajab will undergo a surgery on Monday (September 3, 2016) after his health deteriorated due to being held in poor conditions in prison.
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Former CEO of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry Convicted over Insulting Charge via WhatsApp
2016-10-02
The first minor criminal court convicted the former CEO of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Nabeel Al-Mahmood over the charge of insulting member of the board of directors Ahmed Bin Hindi through WhatsApp message on a group that includes members of the board of directors and number of employees.
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Activists Cry Foul as U.N. Decides against Yemen Rights Probe
2016-10-02
The U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday declined to set up an independent inquiry into abuses in Yemen, instead calling on a national inquiry to investigate violations by all sides, including the killing of civilians and attacks on hospitals.
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Clashes Broke out with Ministry of Interior Forces in Abu Saiba Village after Removal of Ashura Banners
2016-10-02
The security forces affiliated to the Ministry of Interior oppressed citizens in Abu Saiba village after citizens rose up in protest of the violations practiced by these forces against the Ashura processions.
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Saudi Foreign Ministry Condemns Passage of U.S. Sept. 11 Law
2016-10-02
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry condemned the passage of a U.S. law that would allow families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks to sue the kingdom for damages, calling it a matter of "great concern" in a statement on Thursday.
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Bahrain Says US Lacks Rationality in Response to 9/11 Bill Pass to Sue Saudi Arabia
2016-10-02
Bahraini government warned US would be loser from Congress's vote to override Obama's veto over 9/11 bill, allowing victims’ families to sue Saudi Arabia.
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Bahraini Association Against Normalization Condemns FM Remarks, Demands Gov’t to Dismiss Him
2016-10-02
Bahraini Association Against Normalization denounced statements made by Bahraini FM “wishing to see Jewish state living in peace alongside Palestinian state.”
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US State Department Says it’s Following Nabeel Rajab’s Case Closely, Might Attend Trial
2016-10-02
US Department of State said it is following trial of prominent rights activists Nabeel Rajab “closely”.
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Bahraini Photographer Qassim Zeineddine Released after 3 Years of Imprisonment
2016-10-01
Bahraini authorities released Bahraini photographer Qassim Zeineddine, after he spent 3 years in prison for covering popular protests.
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Clashes Erupt in Bahrain after Regime Forces Take down Ashura Banners
2016-10-01
Regime forces clashed with protesters in Bahrain, after removing Ashura signs and banners, which were in display in various areas across country.
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Bahrain Closes down Cemetery, What’s the Regime’s Next Target?
2016-10-01
Closing down a cemetery— has anyone actually taken an unprecedented move like this before the Government of Bahrain?!
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Two Bahraini Sentenced to 10-Year Jail Term, Revoked of their Citizenship over Terrorism-Related Charges
2016-09-30
The High Criminal Court sentenced two Bahrainis to ten years in prison and revoked their citizenship over terrorism-related charges.
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Photos: Mass Protest in Diraz Condemning “Normalization with Israel” and Persecution of Shiites
2016-09-30
Hundreds of citizens took part in a mass protest, after the Friday prayers in Diraz, in which they held anti-regime slogans, demanding to put an end to the sectarian persecution against the Shiite sect.
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Bahraini Authorities Continue to Ban Shiites from Performing Largest Friday Prayer in Diraz
2016-09-30
The Bahraini security authorities continued to ban the largest Shiite Friday prayer after preventing the Imam of prayers and worshipers from entering Diraz to reach the Imam Al-Sadiq mosque.
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Wa’ad Deems FM Statement Praising War Criminal Peres Unacceptable
2016-09-30
The National Democratic Action Society (Wa’ad) believed that the statements of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa praising former Zionist President, Shimon Peres, were unacceptable.
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Bahraini Interior Minister Vows Prevention of “Coup Participants” from “Political Participation”
2016-09-30
The Bahraini Interior Minister, Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, vowed on Thursday (September 29, 2016) to prevent all those “who conspired to overthrow the regime”, from political participation.
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Prosecution Releases Sheikh Isa Al-Moamen after New Charges Raised by Samaheej Police Station
2016-09-30
The Public Prosecution released on Thursday (September 29, 2016) Imam of the Al-Kheif Mosque, Sheikh Isa Al-Moamen, after interrogating him based on new charges brought forth by the Samaheej Police station.
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Open Democracy: Bahrain Adopts “Sports Diplomacy” to Distract Int’l stakeholders from HR violations
2016-09-29
Open Democracy website published an article indicating that Bahrain adopts “Sports Diplomacy” to distract international stakeholders from human rights violations.
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Israeli Newspapers: Khalid Al Khalifa, the Only Arab Leader who Reacted to Peres’ Death
2016-09-29
The Israeli Haaretz newspaper said that Bahrain's Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa’ tweet was the first public reaction to Peres' death by a leader of the Arab world, aside from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
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Bahraini FM Tweets Israeli President Tribute, Lauds him as “Man of War”
2016-09-29
Bahraini Foreign Minister issued tribute to Israel's ninth President Shimon Peres, a rarity for an Arab leader.