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Activist Khalil Al-Halwachi's 1st Trial Adjourned, after 2 Years of Detention
2016-06-22
A Bahraini court adjourned the trial of human rights activist Khalil Al-Halwachi to after the judicial leave.
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Bahrain Administrative Court Speeds Up Al-Wefaq Dissolution Case
2016-06-22
Lawyer Al-Shamlawi said court brought forward first hearing for looking into request of dissolving Al-Wefaq...
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Financial Times: Revoking Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Citizenship Threatens Sectarian Discord
2016-06-22
The Financial Times slammed Bahrain for decision to strip country’s top Shia cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim of nationality.
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France Concerned by Bahrain’s Latest Move Stripping Sheikh Isa Qassim of Nationality
2016-06-22
France expressed concern about Bahrain’s decision to strip the country’s leading Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim of nationality.
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Britain Concerned by Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Nationality, Seeks Clarification
2016-06-22
British Minister for the Middle East and North Africa expressed concern by revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s citizenship.
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Supporters Gather for Top Bahrain Cleric, U.N. Protests Citizenship Revocation
2016-06-22
Dozens of supporters of Ayatollah Isa Qassim, spiritual leader of Bahrain's Shi'ite Muslim majority, gathered at his home on Tuesday to protest the revocation of his citizenship, with some men wearing white shrouds signaling their readiness to die.
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AP: UN Human Rights Chief Decries 'Crackdown' in Bahrain
2016-06-22
The office of the U.N. human rights chief is decrying an "intensified crackdown" on freedoms and rights in Bahrain after the country's top Shiite cleric was stripped of his nationality and is urging authorities to "de-escalate" the situation.
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Iranian Speaker Says Manama's Decision to Strip Top Shia Cleric of Nationality "Signals Regime's Imminent Collapse"
2016-06-22
Iranian Parliament Speaker says Manama's decision to strip Sheikh Issa Qassim of citizenship signals Bahraini regime's imminent collapse.
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Bahraini Security Forces Raid Al-Bayan Office Linked to Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-06-22
Security forces in Bahrain raided one of top Shiite Bahraini cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim's offices.
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The Telegraph: Bahrain Risks New Sectarian Tensions by Stripping Shia Cleric of Citizenship
2016-06-22
The Telegraph said decision to strip top Shia cleric of citizenship is "move that threatens to spark unrest.
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Washington Reiterates Concern by Bahrain's Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's Nationality
2016-06-22
The US State Department stressed that it's concerned by actions in the region that potentially inflame sectarian tensions.
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Sayyed Khamenei Denounces Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship: Dangerous and Irrational Move
2016-06-21
Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei condemned the Bahraini authorities' move to revoke citizenship of Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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US Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Alarmed by Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's Nationality
2016-06-21
David Saperstein, Ambassador for International Religious Freedom, expressed concern by revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship.
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Prosecution Renews Detention of Prominent HR Defender Nabeel Rajab for 8 Days
2016-06-21
Lawyer Al-Jishi said Public Prosecution decided to renew pre-trial detention of BCHR president Nabeel Rajab for 8 days.
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More Protestors Head towards Open Strike Area in Diraz
2016-06-21
Bahrainis continue to protest outside Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim's home in Diraz, while more frustrated citizens head towards the open strike area.
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Sayed Al-Mashaal Announces Permanent Rally outside Sheikh Isa Qassim's Home
2016-06-21
Head of dissolved Ulama Islamic Council Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal announced turning rally in Diraz into permanent one.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry denounced Bahrain's move to strip top Bahraini Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim of his nationality.
2016-06-21
Iran Denounces Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship, Calls Bahrain to Avoid Destroying Bridges with Moderate Leaders
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AFP: Iran General Warns Bahrain Over Move Against Shiite Cleric
2016-06-21
A leading Iranian general has warned Bahrain it is fanning armed rebellion and "will pay the price"...
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AFP: US Slams Ally Bahrain Over Move Against Shiite Cleric
2016-06-21
The United States strongly rebuked its close Gulf ally Bahrain on Monday after the Sunni kingdom risked...
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Bahrain's Move Against Shi'ite Leader Unjustified: U.N.
2016-06-21
Bahrain's decision to revoke the citizenship of the spiritual leader of the kingdom's Shi'ite Muslim majority...