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Bahrain Says British and US Statements "Biased towards Extremism and Terrorism"
2016-07-19
Foreign Ministry expressed deep regret at US and British statements describing them as "unacceptable" interference in Bahrain's affairs.
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Ayatollah Qassim and Senior Bahraini Clerics Declare "Shia Sect Targeted in its Existence"
2016-07-19
Top Shia clerics in Bahrain announce that country's Shiite component is being targeted in its very existence.
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What Today's Abolition of Bahraini Opposition Group Means for the Kingdom and the United States, Brian Dooley
2016-07-18
Human Rights First's Dooley said move to dissolve Al-Wefaq is sledgehammer in face of Bahrain's already frail politics.
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AFP: Iran Slams Bahrain’s “Unconstructive” Dissolving of Main Opposition Group, Al-Wefaq
2016-07-18
Iran criticised as "unconstructive" Bahraini court's decision to dissolve and seize funds of country's main Shiite opposition group.
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Ayatollah Qassim and Senior Clerics: Detention of Sheikh Sanqour a Blatant Targeting of Friday Rituals
2016-07-18
Senior Bahrain clerics say "detention of Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour is blatant targeting of Friday ritual and religious discourse.”
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Activist Naji Fateel from Jau Prison: Our Calls are Recorded, New System Violates Laws
2016-07-18
Detained HR activist, Naji Fateel, says new communication system at Jau Prison "violates international treaties and conventions..."
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26 Days on the Diraz Siege: Weddings Postponed, Trade Affected
2016-07-18
Bahrainis are postponing their weddings in Diraz due to government's siege on area, denying entry of non-residents.
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Authorities Release Sheikh Sanqour, Prevent him from Preaching
2016-07-18
Bahraini authorities released Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, Imam of largest Friday prayer, after he was arrested on Sunday.
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UK Foreign Secretary Concerned by Dissolving Al-Wefaq: I Encourage Inclusive Dialogue
2016-07-18
UK Foreign Secretary expressed his concern by the decision to dissolve the opposing Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, calling on the Bahraini government to guarantee political freedoms for all its citizens.
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Tehran: Dissolving Al-Wefaq Came to Put Pressure on Moderate Characters and Associations
2016-07-18
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi described the court’s decision to dissolve Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society as unconstructive, saying that it comes in the framework of putting pressure on moderate characters and associations in Bahrain.
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Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior Warns against “Suspicious Acts that Require Immediate Security Dealing”
2016-07-18
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior warned against any suspicious acts, and said that such acts would be dealt with immediately and directly.
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US Secretary of State in Statement about Al-Wefaq Dissolution: Gov't Steps Only Undermine Security in Bahrain & Region
2016-07-18
US Secretary of State issued a statement in which he expressed Washington’s deep concern by the decision to dissolve the opposition Al-Wefaq political society, the largest political societies in Bahrain.
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Prosecution Concludes Interrogating Journalist Nazeeha Saeed over Practicing Journalism without License
2016-07-18
Journalist Nazeeha Saeed said on her own Twitter account that the public prosecution concluded interrogation her on Sunday July 17, 2016 over a case brought forth by the Information Affairs Authority in which it accuses Saeed of practicing journalism without a license.
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Brother of Bahrain’s Deputy Chief of Public Security Threatens Dissident in Exile to Revenge his Family
2016-07-18
A member of the Bahraini ruling family threatened a refugee dissident to revenge his family that resides in Bahrain.
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Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior Summons Shiite Cleric Sheikh Ali Hmaidan
2016-07-18
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior summoned Shiite Cleric Sheikh Ali Hmaidan, Imam of Al-Zahra...
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Information Authority: Naziha Saeed Referred to Public Prosecution for Faking Personality of Foreign Media Correspondent
2016-07-18
The Media Affairs Authority stated (on Sunday July 17, 2016) that it referred a journalist, Naziha Saeed, to the Public Prosecution for faking the personality of a correspondent for foreign media outlet
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Alaswad: Dissolving Al-Wefaq is a Political Decision, Opposition Reserves Right to Act at Home and Abroad
2016-07-18
Former MP to the Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, Ali Alaswad, said that the decision adopted by the Administrative Court to dissolve Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society shall not abolish the opposition's rights at home and abroad. The London-based former MP dubbed the rule [in Bahrain] a political rule that goes against the law.
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Court says Al-Wefaq Supported Violence and Called for Foreign Interference
2016-07-18
In justifying this action, the court said that Al-Wefaq Society summoned foreign intervention in many situations, to play an active role in the Bahrain issue.
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Prosecution Summons Journalist Nazeeha Saeed over Complaint by Information Authority
2016-07-18
Journalist Nazeeha Saeed said that received a request for investigation from the Public Prosecution.
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Bahraini Court Dissolves Al-Wefaq and Liquidates its Funds
2016-07-18
A Bahraini court dissolved on Sunday (July 17, 2016) Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, the largest opposing group in the country and liquidated its funds.