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HRW Calls on Bahrain to Reverse Al-Wefaq Suspension and Release Nabeel Rajab
2016-06-17
HRW called on Bahraini authorities to reverse decision to suspend Al-Wefaq, stressing on “release Nabeel Rajab”.
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UN’s Ban Ki Moon Concerned by Al-Wefaq Suspension & Intimidation of HR Defenders in Bahrain
2016-06-17
UN Secretary-General expressed concern at recent measures taken by Bahraini authorities that “aim at restricting political opposition.”
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VIDEO: HR High Commissioner Slams Bahrain's Ongoing Crackdown on Citizens
2016-06-17
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights criticized ongoing crackdown launched by Bahraini authorities against its citizens.
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New Case against Adel Flaifel: Prosecution Seizes 40 Kalashnikovs and Over 14,000 Bullets
2016-06-16
Public Prosecution submitted letter stating there's new case raised against Adel Flaifel after seizing 40 Kalashnikovs.
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PM Appoints Noora Al-Assam as Head of Government Properties Directorate at Finance Ministry
2016-06-16
Bahrain's PM Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued Edict 32/2016 appointing Ministry of Finance director.
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U.N. Won't Disclose Sources for Report Critical of Saudi Coalition
2016-06-16
The United Nations will not disclose to a Saudi Arabia-led coalition sensitive sources of information that led the...
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UAE Says its War in Yemen 'Practically Over'
2016-06-16
The United Arab Emirates' involvement in more than a year of war in Yemen is "practically over", a top diplomat was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
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Saudi Prince Seeks to Repair Ties, Promote Business on U.S. Visit
2016-06-16
Saudi Arabia's powerful deputy crown prince held a full day of meetings with U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday...
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US Ambassador Deeply Troubled by Al-Wefaq Suspension
2016-06-16
The United States Ambassador to HRC said he's deeply troubled by Bahraini authorities' decision to dissolve Al-Wefaq Society.
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EU Special HR Representative: Rearrest of Nabeel Rajab Matter of Deep Concern
2016-06-16
EU Representative expressed deep concern over latest measures taken by Bahrain against human rights activists and political dissidents.
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Authorities Ban Sheikh Sanqour from Performing Friday Prayers & Summon Al-Mashaal
2016-06-16
Social media activists said Bahraini authorities told Shiite cleric Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour he's banned from preaching.
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US Ambassador to UN: Closure of Al-Wefaq & Arrest of Rajab Serious Backsliding
2016-06-16
US Ambassador to UN described Al-Wefaq closure and Nabeel Rajab's arrest as serious backsliding on rights in Bahrain.
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Front Line Defenders Voices Concern over Rearrest of Rajab & Travel Ban imposed on Activists
2016-06-16
Front Line Defenders expressed "strong concern" for rearrest and ongoing harassment of Nabeel Rajab.
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FCO Concerned by Al-Wefaq Suspension & Calls on Bahrain to Respect Rights of Political Groups
2016-06-16
FCO expressed concern by decision to suspend activities of Bahraini opposition group, Al Wefaq, and freeze its assets.
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France Deplores ShutDown of Al-Wefaq & Calls on Bahrain to Reverse Decision
2016-06-16
France deplored the shutdown of the headquarters of Al-Wefaq political opposition group and suspension of its activities.
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US State Dept. Rejects Decision to Shut Down Al-Wefaq, Stresses It’s a Peaceful Political Group
2016-06-16
State Department stressed it won’t be acceptable to US for any Bahraini opposition political entity to be closed.
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Forbes: Bahrain Economy Set For Further Slump Following Renewed Political Clampdown
2016-06-16
The economic Forbes magazine said unexpected closure of Al-Wefaq is likely to spell further trouble for Bahrain.
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10,000 Tweets under Hashtag #Help_Bahraini_Prisoners
2016-06-16
Bahrainis launched hashtag #Help_Bahraini_Prisoners to shed light on conditions inside Bahraini prisons.
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HR Groups Condemn Rajab's Re-arrest and Call for his Immediate Release
2016-06-16
HR organizations condemned Rajab's arrest stressing that all HR activists must have freedom to operate in their country.
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Appeals Court Upholds Jail Terms against 13 Suspects accused of Forming Terrorist Group
2016-06-16
Appeals Court upheld 15 and 10-year jail terms against 10 defendants over charges of forming terrorist group.