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Friday Prayer Brought to Halt for 10th Consecutive Week
2016-09-16
The Bahraini authorities continue to ban the Shiite citizens from performing the largest Friday prayer by preventing the Imam of the prayer and worshipers from entering Diraz to perform the prayer in the Imam Al-Sadiq mosque.
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Bahraini Embassy in London says it Dissolved “Anti-Bahraini Government” British Parliamentary Group
2016-09-16
The Embassy of Bahrain in the United Kingdom said it was able to dissolve a “UK parliamentary group concerned with democracy in Bahrain”, describing the move as a “great success”.
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Bahraini Authorities Refer Al-Wefaq S-G to Prosecution over his Address Delivered to UNHRC in Geneva
2016-09-16
The Bahraini authorities referred the opposition leader and Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq to the Public Prosecution after questioning him over his address delivered to UNHRC in Geneva.
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The Guardian: HR Groups Urge 50 States to Call on Bahrain to Release Nabeel Rajab
2016-09-16
The Guardian Newspaper stated that “Human rights groups have written to 50 states urging them to call on the Bahraini authorities to release Nabeel Rajab, who is facing up to 15 years’ in jail for comments he made on Twitter.”
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Al-Daihi: Sheikh Isa Qassim’s “Sectarian” Trial Shows Need to Build Democratic and Just Political System in Bahrain
2016-09-16
The Deputy Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq, Sheikh Hussein Al-Daihi, described the trial of spiritual leader of Shia sect, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, as a “Sectarian Trial”.
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Saudi Arabia Hands over Al-Murabti to Bahrain after Serving 13 Years in Dammam’s Prison
2016-09-16
The Bahraini Al-Wasat newspaper quoted Abdullah Hachem, lawyer of extremist groups in Bahrain, saying that “the Saudi authorities released on Tuesday (September 13, 2016) the Bahraini citizen Abdurrahim Al-Murbati after spending more than 13 years in Dammam’s prison.”
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Sheikh Abbas Kaabi: Oppressive Practices against Sheikh Isa Qassim will Cost Bahrain Dearly
2016-09-16
An Assembly of Iranian Experts member, Ayatollah Sheikh Abbas Kaabi, said that the Bahraini regime’s oppressive practices against Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim and his supporters will lead to an uprising, which in turn will cost the regime dearly.
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Sayed Hachem Al-Haidari: Regime's Move Revoking Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship Will Cost It Its Political Existence
2016-09-16
Sayed Hachem Al-Haidari said that the decision to revoke the citizenship of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim tore the cardboard cover the government has placed around the citizens’ demands
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Abdollahian: Proceeding in Sheikh Qassim’s Trial Indicates Negligence towards Muslims Sentiments
2016-09-16
Special advisor to the speaker of parliament for international affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian stressed that the case of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim is a concern to all Muslims.
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Ireland Refuses Request to Arrest Bahraini Attorney General Ali Al-Buainain
2016-09-16
The Belfast Telegraph website stated that “the Irish Judge Grainne O'Neill refused the request to order the Bahraini Attorney General, Ali Al-Buainain, to appear on complaints of torture, conspiracy to torture and aiding and abetting torture.”
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Breaking: Sheikh Ali Salman Referred to Criminal Investigations Department
2016-09-15
Bahraini opposition leader’s wife said she received phone call stating that Sheikh Ali Salman was referred to Criminal Investigations Department.
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35 UNHRC Members Condemn Bahrain Anti-Opposition Measures, Call for Inclusive Reforms
2016-09-15
35 HRC member states condemned recent measures taken by Bahraini authorities against political opposition, calling for inclusive reforms to stabilize country.
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Sheikh Al-Mahrous Forced to Attend Court, Declines Lawyer Appointed by Justice Ministry
2016-09-15
Prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Hussein al-Mahrous refused for second time to be tried over Khums religious Shiite obligation.
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GCC States Disappointed by UN Human Rights Commissioner's Criticism of Bahrain
2016-09-15
GCC States expressed great disappointment at criticism addressed at Bahrain by UN Human Rights Commissioner, Zeid bin Ra'ad Al-Hussein.
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Canada Criticizes Bahrain for Arrest of Opposition Personnel and Religious Scholars
2016-09-15
Canada's representative at Human Rights Council criticized Bahraini government's revocation of opposition members' nationalities arbitrarily.
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US Representative at HRC Expresses Concerns over Freedom of Expression in Bahrain
2016-09-15
US Representative to Human Rights Council expressed his country’s concerns over Bahraini government’s recent measures.
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UK Concerned about Recent Bahrain Developments, Confirms Regular Follow-up on Bahrain Issues
2016-09-15
UK official cited fears of aftermath to dissolving major opposition Al-Wefaq group, and revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's nationality.
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Ayatollah Isa Qassim’s Trial Adjourned until September 26
2016-09-15
High Criminal Court held third trial hearing of Shiite spiritual leader in Bahrain, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, over charges related to Khums religious obligation.
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Sheikh Ali Salman's Address at HRC: Bahrainis Anticipate International Community Support
2016-09-15
Al-Wefaq Secretary General Sheikh Ali Salman called on international community to support Bahraini people's democratic demands in speech delivered at HRC
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Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry Refuses US Decision Allowing Sep. 11 Victims to Sue Saudi Arabia
2016-09-14
Bahrain has expressed its deep concern over the decision of the US Congress that allows the victims of 11 September 2001 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia.