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Nasser, You’re in the Hearts of All Bahrainis
2016-09-24
“I can’t guarantee that I will live but I’m not scared, if I depart this life, all I wish for is to leave a mark...I want to end the oppression I witnessed in Bahrain,” said Nasser Al-Ras.
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Bahrain Court Dismisses Appeal Against Dissolution of Shi'ite Opposition Group
2016-09-23
An appeals court on Thursday dismissed a challenge to the dissolution of Bahrain's main Shi'ite Muslim opposition group, a newspaper reported, in effect affirming a lower court decision condemned by the United States and the United Nations in July.
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A Bahraini Tragedy: And They Suddenly Grew Up
2016-09-23
Only five minutes were enough to narrate everything; the entire Bahraini story, and all the heartbreak lived by Bahrainis.
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Al-Daihi after Court Upheld Dissolving Al-Wefaq: Bahrain has Entered Dark Stage
2016-09-23
The Deputy Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq, Sheikh Hussein Al-Daihi, said that the authorities’ move to dissolve Al-Wefaq, the largest political society in Bahrain, and liquidate its funds is a dangerous step.
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Third Case Brought against Sayed Al-Mashaal Linked to Diraz Protest
2016-09-23
The minor criminal court summoned on Thursday (September 22, 2016) Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal, over a new case. Al-Mashaal was summoned from prison where he is serving a 2-year sentence.
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Authorities Continue to Prevent Shiites from Performing Largest Friday Prayer
2016-09-23
The Bahraini authorities continue to ban Shiites from performing the largest Friday prayer in the Imam Al-Sadiq mosque by preventing the Imam of the prayer and worshipers from reaching the mosque.
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10-Year Jail Term Handed down to 6 Defendants over Planting Hoax Bomb in Amman Street
2016-09-23
The first high criminal court sentenced 6 suspects to 10 years in prison and ordered the confiscation of seized items over planting a hoax bomb.
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Kuwait Shiite MP Gets New Jail Term for Insults
2016-09-23
A Kuwaiti court on Thursday sentenced Shiite lawmaker Abdulhameed Dashti to 11 years' jail in absentia for insults against the emirate's ruler and its neighbour Saudi Arabia.
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Reuters: Bahrain Court Dismisses Appeal Against Dissolution of Shi'ite Opposition Group
2016-09-23
An appeals court on Thursday dismissed a challenge to the dissolution of Bahrain's main Shi'ite Muslim opposition group, a newspaper reported, in effect affirming a lower court decision condemned by the United States and the United Nations in July.
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Bahrain Receives “Low” Rank on Global Peace Index Due to Military Spending Increase
2016-09-23
Bahrain was ranked 132 on the 2016 Global Peace Index (GPI) report issued by the Institute for Economic and Peace (IEP) on Wednesday (September 21, 2016).
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Wa'ad Believes Dissolving Al-Wefaq Undermines Public Political Action
2016-09-23
The National Democratic Action Society - Wa'ad believed that the decision to dissolve Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society undermines the public political action. This stance came after the appeals court upheld a decision to dissolve Al-Wefaq.
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Demonstrations Across Bahrain Commemorate Nasser Al-Ras’s Demise
2016-09-23
Hundreds of Bahrainis took to the streets on Thursday (September 22, 2016) in commemoration of death of human rights activist Nasser Al-Ras (one of the torture victims in Bahrain) who died in one of Toronto’s hospitals.
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Imams of Congregational Prayer to Resume Friday Prayer in Diraz
2016-09-23
Imams of Friday congregational prayer announced the resumption of the prayers on Friday (September 23, 2016) in the Imam Al-Sadiq mosque in Diraz, the largest Shiite mosque
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Appeals Court Upholds Dissolution of Al-Wefaq and Liquidation of its Funds
2016-09-23
A Bahraini appeals court upheld a court of first instance's verdict dissolving the country's main Shiite opposition group, Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society.
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Sheikh Ali Al-Jufairi Released Yet Trial Continues
2016-09-23
A Bahraini court adjourned on Thursday (September 22, 2016) the trial of Shiite cleric Sheikh Ali Al-Jufairi until October 6 and released him on 200 BD bail.
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Bahraini Authorities Release Head of Ayatollah Isa Qassim's Office Sheikh Hussein Al-Mahrous
2016-09-22
The Bahraini authorities released on Thursday (September 22, 2016) head of Sheikh Isa Qassim's office Sheikh Hussein Al-Mahrous.
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Trial of Prominent Shiite Cleric Sheikh Fadhel Al-Zaki Adjourned until October 6, while Remaining in Custody
2016-09-22
The Minor Criminal Court presided over by Judge Ibrahim Al-Jifin and Hussein Hammad as secretariat, set on Wednesday (September 21, 2016), October 6 as a date to issue its verdict against the prominent Shiite cleric and member of the (dissolved) Ulama Islamic Council, Sheikh Fadhel Al-Zaki, with his continued detention.
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Court to Issue its Verdict in Sheikh Mohammad Jawad Al-Shihabi’s Case on October 6
2016-09-22
The Minor Criminal Court presided over by Judge Ibrahim Al-Jifin and Hussein Hammad as secretariat, set on Wednesday (September 21, 2016), October 6 as a date to issue its verdict against the prominent Shiite cleric and head of the Imam Baqir Hawza, Sheikh Mohammad Jawad Al-Shihabi, with his continued detention.
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Prince Charles Visits Bahrain Despite Fears of Human Rights Violations
2016-09-22
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will visit Bahrain in November despite growing concerns about a crackdown on human rights in the small Gulf kingdom.
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AFP: Bahrain Court Upholds Dissolution of Main Shiite Opposition
2016-09-22
A Bahraini appeals court on Thursday upheld an order dissolving the country's main Shiite opposition group despite international criticism of the Sunni-ruled Gulf kingdom's intensified crackdown on dissent.