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“Zulfiqar Brigades” Case Adjourned until October 3
2016-08-27
Bahraini High Criminal Court looked into case of 138 defendants accused of forming “Zulfiqar Brigades”, and executing bomb operations across Bahrain.
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Court of Appeals Commutes Sentences of 17 Defendants Over Assembling in Sitra
2016-08-27
The Bahraini court of appeals commuted the sentence of 17 appellants from 3 to 2 years in prison...
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Appeals Court Upholds 5-Year Jail Term against Defendant in Diraz Blast Case
2016-08-27
The Bahraini High Court of Appeals upheld a first degree verdict sentencing an appellant to 5-year prison term over Diraz blast.
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Court Renews Detention of 3 Tweeters over Calling for Illegal Assembly & Insulting King
2016-08-27
The high criminal court renewed the detention of 3 tweeters for 15 days pending investigation over insulting the king
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Authorities Prevent Friday Prayer in Largest Mosque since Over Month
2016-08-27
The Bahraini authorities have banned performing prayers in the Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque, the largest mosque in Diraz, amid escalation of the security attack against Shia.
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Members of Iranian Parliament Condemn Attack on Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-08-26
Members of Iranian Parliament condemned the Bahraini authorities’ violation against leader of the Shia sect, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Detention of Sheikh Hussain Mahrous Renewed for 15 Days Pending Investigation
2016-08-26
The Bahraini authorities renewed on Thursday (August 25, 2016) the detention of prominent Shiite cleric...
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Case of Sayyed Majeed Al-Mashaal Adjourned until September 5 to Call Attesting Witness
2016-08-26
The Bahraini Ninth Minor Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Hussein Al-Sheikh and Mohammad Al-Harban as secretariat...
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Deputy Chief of Public Security Closes his Instagram Account after Scandal of Insulting Shia
2016-08-26
A Day after the scandal of insulting the household of Prophet Mohammad and Shias, the Deputy Chief of Public Security Khalifa bin Ahmad Al Khalifa found himself forced to close his Instagram account.
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Court to Issue Verdict in Case of Highest Shia Institution Head in Bahrain Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal on August 31
2016-08-26
Bahraini court looked into case of Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal in second trial related to charges of assembling and inciting hatred against regime.
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Head of Imam Baqir Hawza’s Trial Begins over Charges of “Assembling”
2016-08-26
Bahraini court commenced on Wednesday trial of Shiite cleric Sheikh Jawad Al-Shehabi, president of Imam Baqir Hawza, over charges of joining Diraz rally.
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Saudi Press Agency: Adel Al-Jubeir Meets with US and Bahraini Counterparts
2016-08-26
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir met with US counterpart John Kerry and Bahraini FM Khalid bin Ahmad Al Khalifa in Jeddah
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Sayyed Majeed Al-Mashaal, The Turban which Turned into a Shroud
2016-08-25
Al-Mashaal became more prominent after arrest of Sheikh Ali Salman, where he played important role in mobilizing people to rally outside Sheikh Salman’s house.
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Hamad bin Isa Pays First Visit to Turkey since Failed Coup d'état
2016-08-25
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has left Bahrain heading to Turkey on an official visit at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Trial of Shiite Cleric Sheikh Jassim Al-Mutawa Adjourned until August 31
2016-08-25
A Bahraini court commenced on Wednesday (August 24, 2016) the trial of Shiite cleric Sheikh Jassim Bader Al-Mutawa.
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Trial of Shiite Cleric Sheikh Fadhel Al-Zaki Adjourned until August 31, while Remaining in Custody
2016-08-25
Bahraini court commenced on Wednesday (August 24, 2016) the trial of vice-president of Ulama Islamic council and prominent Shiite cleric, Sheikh Mahmoud Al- A'ali.
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Trial of Vice-President of Ulama Islamic Council Begins
2016-08-25
Bahraini court commenced on Wednesday (August 24, 2016) the trial of vice-president of Ulama Islamic council and prominent Shiite cleric, Sheikh Mahmoud Al- A'ali.
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Bahrain’s MoI Recovers Instagram Account of Deputy Chief of Public Security after Insulting Shia
2016-08-25
The Bahraini Ministry of Interior claimed on Wednesday (August 24, 2016) that the Instagram account of Deputy Chief of Public Security Khalifa bin Ahmad Al Khalifa was hacked, few hours after insulting Shia on Instagram.
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Deputy Chief of Public Security Insults Shia
2016-08-25
The Deputy Chief of Public Security, Khalifa bin Ahmad Al Khalifa, described the Shia sect with abusive expressions, reflecting the attack launched against the Shia majority in the country.
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Shiite Cleric Sheikh Ali Rahma’s Trial Begins over “Participation in Diraz Protest”
2016-08-25
Bahraini court commenced trial of Shiite cleric Sheikh Ali Rahma over charges of “illegal assembly”...