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Two Days After Disappearing, Young Bahraini Man Informs Family He’s Detained by “Security Apparatus”
2016-08-13
Family of Mohammed al-Arab said they received call from him informing them that he is detained...
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Lawyer Says Bruises and Wounds Cover Martyr al-Hayiki’s Body, Confirms “Criminal” Suspicion behind Death
2016-08-13
Martyr al-Hayiki’s family Lawyer said “bruises and wounds, visible on al-Hayiki’s body, prove without doubt that there is criminal suspicion behind his death.”
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PHOTOS: Largest Shiite Friday Prayers Halted for Fourth Consecutive Week
2016-08-12
Largest Shia Friday prayers ritual halted today for fourth consecutive week, after authorities denied Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour entry to Diraz.
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Bahraini Authorities Widen their Campaign against Shiite Clerics, Summon Five for Interrogation & Arrest One
2016-08-12
The Bahraini authorities summoned on Wednesday (August 11, 2016) 4 clerics for interrogation. Meanwhile, security forces raided the house of another cleric before they arrested him. This indicates that the regime is widening its security campaign against Shiite clerics.
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Appeals Court Upholds 3-Year Prison Term against 7 Defendants over Assembly
2016-08-12
Bahraini Appeals Court upheld in absentia three-year prison sentence against 7 appellants...
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Trial of Sheikh Isa Al-Moamen to Commence on August 17
2016-08-12
The Bahraini authorities announced on Thursday (August 11, 2016) that it will start the trial of Shiite cleric and Imam of “Al-Kheif” Mosque, Sheikh Isa Al-Moamen, on August 17, 2016 over charge of inciting hatred against the regime.
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Who’s the Officer Appointed by King Hamad as Director-General of Prisons, What Is He Known for Internationally?
2016-08-12
According to HRW report, Officer Yousif Al-Arabi was among prison torturers of national security body and Criminal Investigation Department.
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“Bahrain Transparency” Criticizes Distribution of Scholarships
2016-08-11
Bahrain Transparency Society called for canceling requirement of having personal interview, of which the government has been accused of taking advantage.
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SIU Claims that Martyr Al-Hayiki Died due to Natural Causes
2016-08-11
: Special Investigation Unit claimed that it has completed its investigations in the case of a detainee who died at the Dry Dock
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HR Groups Condemn Arrests of Shia Clerics and Activists over Diraz Sit-In: Sectarian Persecution
2016-08-11
Five human rights organizations denounced Bahraini authorities' recent campaign of arrests launched against protestors at Diraz sit-in.
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Bahrain Public Prosecution Orders Detention of 12 Citizens over "Assembly" in Diraz
2016-08-11
Bahraini Public Prosecution decided to detain 12 citizens, including 6 Shiite clerics, over charges of joining open rally in Diraz.
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Bahrain Public Prosecution Decides to Detain 6 Shia Clerics for 15 Days Pending Investigation
2016-08-11
Public Prosecution in Bahrain decided to detain 6 Shia clerics on Wednesday for 15 days.
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Bahrain Clerics: Targeting Shiite Sect Paves Way for Dangerous Possibilities
2016-08-11
Bahraini clerics said the increased summoning, arrest, imprisonment of religious scholars come to break the will of the people.
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Trial of Civil Sector Employee Launched, over charges of Bribery in Exchange for Car Registries without Examination
2016-08-11
Bahraini court looked into case of Bahraini employee at traffic department, who registers cars without technical examination in exchange for money.
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Shiite Clerics in Bahrain Under Arrest, Constant Targeting of Authorities
2016-08-10
Bahraini authorities have been increasing its targeting of Shiite clerics; as over 15 clerics are serving prison sentences, including life imprisonment.
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Bahraini Authorities Detain 10 Shiite Clerics within Series of “Sectarian Measures”
2016-08-10
The Bahraini authorities arrested on Tuesday (August 9, 2016) 10 Shiite clerics over rejecting the “sectarian measures” taken by the government against rituals and prominent religious figures in the country.
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Bahraini Education Ministry Requires Scholarship-Holders Attain Good Conduct Certificate from Interior Ministry
2016-08-10
Ministry of Education required those who received scholarships to go to nearest police station and get certificate of good conduct.
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BCHR Concerned about Nabeel Rajab's Health Deterioration, Confirms Rajab Suffered from Bleeding
2016-08-10
Bahrain Center for Human Rights expressed concern regarding information from inside prison, about deteriorating health of HR activist Nabeel Rajab.
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Video: Head of Hezbollah's Executive Council Holds Saudi Arabia Responsible for Oppression practiced against Bahrainis
2016-08-10
Head of Hezbollah's Executive Council, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, hold Saudi Arabia responsible for the oppression practiced against Bahrainis.
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Case of Sheikh Ali Hmaidan Adjourned until August 18 over Diraz Assembly
2016-08-10
The local Bahraini Akhbar Al-Khaleej newspaper that has close ties with the Prime Minister said that a Bahraini court adjourned the case of detained Shiite cleric Sheikh Ali Hmaidan to 18 August over assembly in Diraz.