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Amnesty Calls on Bahrain to Halt Its Intensified Crackdown on Human Rights
2016-06-26
Amnesty International called on the Bahrain authorities to halt its intensified crackdown on the rights to freedom of expression, association and movement
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Business Standard: Bahrain Became Proxy for Pan-Regional feud with Iran... It Could be a Loser
2016-06-26
The economic Business Standard magazine said that Bahrain is caught in the middle of a high-stakes game between its larger neighbours, Saudi Arabia and Iran.
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Appeals Court Sentences Suspect to 3 Years in Prison over Acquiring Explosives
2016-06-26
Court of Appeals upheld a court of first instance's verdict against a suspect over...
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Court Sentences 3 Suspects to 4 Years in Prison over Assembling in Burhama
2016-06-26
Bahrain's Fifth High Criminal Court sentenced 4 suspects to 3 years in prison over...
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7-Year Jail Term Handed Down to 12 Suspects and 5-Year to 4 Others over Burning Tires
2016-06-26
Bahrain's Fifth High Criminal Court handed down 7-year jail term to 12 suspects over burning 18 ...
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Iraqis Protest in front of Bahraini Embassy in Baghdad Condemning Harassment of Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-06-26
Hundreds of protestors took to the streets in front of the Bahraini Embassy in Iraq's Baghdad, ...
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VIDEO-Nasrallah: Stripping Ayatollah Isa Qassim of Nationality Extremely Dangerous, Al Khalifa Execute Orders of Smallest Saudi Princes
2016-06-25
Hezbollah Secretary-General reiterated stern condemnation of Bahraini authorities decision to strip Sheikh Isa Qassim of citizenship.
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Leading Australian & American Companies Sell Bahrain 2000 CCTV Cameras and Facial Recognition Software to Scan for "Persons of Interest" in Crowds
2016-06-25
Bahrain Watch investigation revealed that leading Australian and American intelligence companies supplied Bahrain with state-of-the-art surveillance technology.
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Detained Opposition Figures Urge Bahrainis to Defend Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-06-25
Imprisoned opposition figures at Bahrain’s Jaw Prison issued statement voicing their solidarity with Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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PHOTOS: Thousands Continue to Protest outside Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Home, Al-Mashaal Warns Authorities of Raiding Rally
2016-06-25
Head of dissolved Bahraini Ulama Islamic Council warned security forces of consequences of raiding rally site in Diraz.
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UN Special Adviser: Bahrain & Region Facing Critical Moments, Repression Won’t Eliminate People’s Grievances
2016-06-24
UN Special Adviser for Prevention of Genocide said Bahrain and region are facing critical moments.
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Bahraini Interior Ministry Prevents Detained Opposition Leader from Calling Family
2016-06-24
The Jaw prison administration in Bahrain prevented imprisoned opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman from calling his family.
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Lawyer Al-Jishi: Nabeel Rajab Needs Medical Treatment, to Undergo 2 Surgeries within Days
2016-06-24
Lawyer Al-Jishi said HR activist Nabeel Rajab is in need of medical treatment due to deteriorating health condition.
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US State Secretary John Kerry Urged Bahraini Counterpart to Implement Necessary Reforms
2016-06-24
US spokesperson said Kerry in latest conversation with Bahraini counterpart spoke of Washington’s concerns about Manama’s recent actions.
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Decisive Period in Bahrain: Thousands Rally outside Shia Leader’s Home in Diraz as National Guard Surrounds Area
2016-06-24
It doesn’t seem Bahraini authorities are willing to draw back from their latest string of arbitrary security measures.
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Defiant Bahrain Speeds up Moves Against Main Opposition Bloc
2016-06-24
Bahrain began court proceedings to dissolve the main Shiite opposition bloc Al-Wefaq on Thursday...
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Bahrain Jails 24 for Forming ISIS Cell
2016-06-24
A Bahraini court Thursday sentenced 24 people for belonging to an ISIS cell, stripping 13 of them of their citizenship, the prosecution said.
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Internet and Communication Services Blocked in Diraz where Thousands Are Rallying in Solidarity with Ayatollah Isa Qassim
2016-06-24
Bahraini citizens confirmed that authorities intentionally blocked communication and internet services in the Diraz area.
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Rally Outside Shiite Sheikh's Home Reflects Bahrain Unrest
2016-06-24
Hundreds of Bahraini protesters kept up their rally Thursday outside the home of Shiite cleric.
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Bahraini Interior Ministry Refers Shiite Clerics to Public Prosecution over "Illegal Assembly in Diraz"
2016-06-23
Bahraini Interior Ministry interrogated number of Shiite clerics after accusing them of participating in open rally in Diraz.