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Bahrain Court Adjourns Al-Wefaq Dissolution Case until Next September
2016-06-23
Bahraini High Civil Court adjourned case of dissolving Bahrain's main opposition group Al-Wefaq until September 4, 2016.
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Reuters: Bahrain Summons Senior Shi'ite Clerics for Questioning
2016-06-23
Bahraini authorities on Thursday summoned five Shi'ite Muslim scholars for questioning, activists said, in what appeared another step in a crackdown on dissent by the Sunni-ruled kingdom.
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MEPs Call on Bahrain to Release Prominent HR Defender Nabeel Rajab
2016-06-23
37 MEPs sent letter to EU Representative calling for immediate release of leading Bahraini HR defender Nabeel Rajab.
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Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Al-Sistani Phone Calls Ayatollah Qassim, Stresses Such Abuse Does Not Harm
2016-06-23
Bahrain’s leading Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim received phone call from Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Al-Sistani.
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Protests and Clashes Continue across Bahrain
2016-06-23
Protests voicing condemnation of Bahraini government’s decision to strip Sheikh Isa Qassem of citizenship continued across country.
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NYT: Move against Ayatollah Qassim Latest in Escalating Crackdown by Sunni Bahrain Monarchy on Political Opposition
2016-06-23
NYT described Bahrain’s decision to revoke top Shiite cleric’s citizenship as escalating crackdown on political opposition.
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UK Raises Concerns at Senior Levels in Bahrain Government about Stripping Sheikh Isa Qassim of Nationality
2016-06-23
UK said it raised concerns at senior levels in Bahraini government about revoking nationality of top Shia cleric...
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VIDEO: Bahraini Forces Besiege Imam Sadiq Mosque in Gofoul to Prevent Prayers
2016-06-23
Footage shows Bahraini Interior Ministry vehicles surrounding entrances leading to Shiite Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Gofoul.
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Reuters: Wanted Man Killed After Saudi Raid on Shi'ite Village
2016-06-23
A wanted man has been killed in Saudi Arabia's oil-producing Eastern province after an exchange of gunfire while police were searching his home, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday.
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US: Bahrain Falls Short on Political, Human Rights Reforms
2016-06-23
Bahrain has fallen short in implementing a series of political and human rights reforms, according to the State Department, undermining efforts to stabilize the tiny island kingdom after its Sunni-ruled government crushed Arab Spring protests five years ago.
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PHOTOS: Protest Near Bahraini Embassy in India Condemns Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Citizenship
2016-06-23
Dozens protested near Bahraini Embassy in New Delhi, condemning the revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s citizenship.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warns of Islamic Revolution in Bahrain, Statement
2016-06-23
Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards said Bahrain's decision to revoke Shia spiritual leader’s citizenship would encourage rebellion in country.
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Bahrain: Shiites Halt Friday Prayers for 2nd Consecutive Week after Widespread Campaign Targeting Religious Figures
2016-06-23
Bahrain Shiite clerics announced continued suspension of Friday congregational prayers due to widespread campaign against Shiite religious figures.
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Bahraini Authorities Threaten Use Force against Shia Mourning Processions, Reports
2016-06-23
Reports revealed that Bahraini security forces threatened number of obsequies administrators that mourning processions will be targeted.
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US Ambassador to HRC: Revoking Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship threatens Reconciliation in Bahrain
2016-06-23
US Ambassador said revoking citizenship of top Bahrain Shiite cleric diverts country from path of reform and reconciliation.
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Reuters: Bahrain Gambles With Security by Launching Crackdown on Shi'ites
2016-06-23
Bahrain aims to end years of instability with a crackdown on Shi'ite political parties, but it could be a gamble that risks further destabilising the Western-allied kingdom and the wider Middle East.
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UN Criticizes Repression in Bahrain, Urges Dialogue
2016-06-23
UN special adviser sharply criticized Bahrain's government for repressing opponents and revoking top Shiite cleric's citizenship.
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Bahrain's National Reconciliation Efforts Stalled, US State Department
2016-06-23
Bahrain's efforts to build national reconciliation after it crushed 2011 street protest have stalled, said US State Department.
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US State Dept. Spokesperson: I've Seen Reports on Calling National Guard Out into Streets in Bahrain
2016-06-22
US State Department stressed it's seen reports that Bahraini Government called National Guard out into the streets.
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HRW: Bahrain Should Reverse Decision to Strip Sheikh Isa Qassim of Nationality, Immediately Release Nabeel Rajab
2016-06-22
HRW said Bahrain should reverse decision to arbitrarily strip senior cleric of citizenship and immediately release Nabeel Rajab.