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Authorities Summoned 47 Shiite Clerics, Arrested 13 of them within 50 Days
2016-08-10
Sayed Abbas Shubar, Head of Religious Freedoms Unit in Bahrain SALAM for Democracy and Human Rights
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“Dry Dock” Prison Puts Off Medical Care for Prisoner Suffering Symptoms Similar to Martyr al-Hayiki’s
2016-08-09
Rights activist said Dry Dock Prison authorities delayed transfer of prisoner to hospital, after showing symptoms similar to those martyr al-Hayiki.
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Public Prosecution says Nabeel Rajab was Checked by Prison Doctor
2016-08-09
Public Prosecution said it offered Nabeel Rajab to be checked up by the prison doctor, at the request of the court.
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Bahrain Government Takes Direct Control over Internet through Central System that Blocks Websites
2016-08-09
Bahraini authorities said telecommunications companies in Bahrain that provide internet services are obliged to purchase unified technical system that blocks websites.
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Cabinet Discusses Preventing Suspects Accused of "Terrorist Crimes" from Traveling abroad during Investigations & Evidence Collection Process
2016-08-09
Khalifa bin Salman chaired the Bahraini cabinet ordinary session on Monday (August 8, 2016), in which they discussed several topics, on top drafting new law limiting the freedoms of citizens accused of "terrorist" crimes.
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The Bahraini Judiciary…Terrorist Pretexts Versus Democratic Demands
2016-08-09
What is the reality of criminal justice in Bahrain? Does the Bahraini justice perform its duty impartially and independently?
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Sheikh Isa Al-Mou’min Detained for 7 Days Pending Investigation over Delivering Friday Sermon
2016-08-09
The Public Prosecution detained on Sunday (August 7, 2016) the Shiite cleric Isa Al-Mou’min for 7 days pending investigation over a sermon he delivered on Friday in “Al-Kheif” Mosque in “Al-Dair” village.
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The Independent: Bahrain Threatened to Run out of Money within Coming 5 Years
2016-08-09
The British Independent newspaper published a chart in which it indicated that “Iraq, Iran, Oman, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Libya and Yemen are among the Middle Eastern countries that could run out of money in less than five years.”
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US State Department Reiterates Calls to Release Prominent HR Defender Nabeel Rajab
2016-08-09
US State Department reiterated its calls to release Nabeel Rajab, stressing that it follows his case and that representatives of the U.S. embassy in Bahrain attended Rajab's last hearing.
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Bahrain: Head of Largest Shiite Religious Body's Trial Abruptly Launched
2016-08-09
Bahraini court held first trial of head of largest Shiite religious body in country over charges of illegal assembly and rioting.
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Sheikh Qassim Responds to Doubts about his Nationality Origins: Government Approach to Attack Each Despised Indigenous Bahraini
2016-08-09
Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim isn’t only a matter of insulting people, but rather a systematic approach to get at each opposing citizen.
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February 14 Youth Coalition Condemns Targeting Shiite Clerics in Bahrain
2016-08-08
The February 14 Youth Coalition commended the “massive campaign” launched by the regime against Shiite clerics in Bahrain.
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Minister of Interior Receives Talal Al Khalifa after being Appointed as President for National Security Agency
2016-08-08
Minister of Interior Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received on Sunday (August 7, 2016), Talal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, following appointing him as president for National Security Agency as per Royal Decree 66/2016.
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Prosecution Detains Citizen, Releases two over Taking Part in Diraz Protest
2016-08-08
Deputy Prosecutor in the Northern Governorate, Abdullah Al-Thawadi, said the Public Prosecution "received a report from Budai Police Station informing that several individuals had been rallying in Diraz, some of them identified."
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Appeals Court Upholds 5-Year Prison Term against 3 Defendants over Burning Electrical Box in Hamad Town
2016-08-07
A Bahraini High Appeals Court upheld a five-year prison sentence issued against 3 appellants over charges of burning electrical box in Hamad Town, assembling and acquiring inflammable materials.
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Bahraini Authorities Arrest Sheikh Isa Al-Mou’min, Preacher of “Al-Kheif” Mosque
2016-08-07
Bahraini security authorities arrested Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Al-Mou’min, the preacher of “Al-Kheif” Mosque in “Al-Dair” village.
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Al-Marzouq, Al-Dairi and Al-Shahabi Released, Sheikh Al-Mou’min Arrested
2016-08-07
Security authorities concluded the investigation with opposition leader and Assistant Secretary General of the Al-Wefaq Society, Khalil Al-Marzouq, and he was left to leave the police station. Until now, it is still not clear what the nature of charges against him were.
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Regime Forces Block Entries to Houra Cemetery before Mourners of Martyr Al-Hayiki
2016-08-07
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry deployed more troops in the Bahraini capital Manama, and closed all entrances leading to the “Houra” cemetery.
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Der Spiegel: German Attackers were 'Advised by ISIS’ in Saudi Arabia
2016-08-07
Perpetrators of two attacks in Germany claimed by ISIS were given advice by members of the terrorist group, German media reported.
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Bahraini Authorities Summon 3 Prominent Shiite Clerics for Interrogation
2016-08-07
Bahraini authorities continued its brutal campaign against the Shiite-majority in the country, summoning three prominent Shiite clerics for interrogation.