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Detainee Mohammad Fakhrawi Begins Open Hunger Strike in Dry Dock Prison
2016-02-25
Detainee Mohammad Fakhrawi has started an open hunger strike protesting against the new human rights violations committed against the detainees in Dry Dock Prison.
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BCHR: 22 Peaceful Protests & 31 Arbitrary Arrests in Past Week
2016-02-25
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) stated in a statistical report that it recorded 22 peaceful protests and 31 arbitrary arrests within the past week.
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Bahraini Youth Martyred in Saudi Forces’ Violent Attack on Qatif
2016-02-25
Information revealed that military vehicles and Saudi forces attacked Al-Awamiya area in Qatif in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, which left at least one person killed and several injured.
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AFP: Bahrain Sunni Opposition Leader Gets One-Year Jail Term
2016-02-24
Bahrain Mirror (AFP): A Bahrain court jailed a Sunni opposition leader for one year for incitement against the regime on Wednesday but dropped a more serious charge of promoting political change by force, a judicial official said.
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Saudi Arabia, Gulf Allies Raise Lebanon Travel Warning Amid Iran Row
2016-02-24
Bahrain Mirror (Reuters): Saudi Arabia and Bahrain warned their citizens on Tuesday against travel to Lebanon, citing safety concerns, and the United Arab Emirates said it was banning its nationals from visiting the Mediterranean country.
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Trial of 10 Bahrainis Stripped of their Nationality Adjourned until March 8
2016-02-24
Bahrain's Second High (Appeals) Criminal Court adjourned the case of lawyer Taymour Karimi and nine others who were stripped of their citizenships until March 9, 2016, in order to bring a royal decree.
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The Guardian Unveils UK's Role in Neutering UN Condemnation of Bahrain & KSA
2016-02-24
The Guardian revealed in an article by journalist Jamie Doward that there are documents proving that "Britain has been accused of waging a behind-the-scenes PR offensive aimed at neutering United Nations criticism of Bahrain for its human rights record, including the alleged use of torture by its security forces."
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Reuters: FIFA Candidate Salman Denies British MP's Allegations
2016-02-24
Bahrain Mirror (Reuters): British Member of Parliament Damian Collins used parliamentary privilege on Tuesday to accuse FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of taking development project funds to finance an election bid.
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HR Defender Nabeel Rajab Expects Bahrain to be Listed as "Priority country" in British Report
2016-02-24
The President of the Bahrain Center for Human rights and prominent human rights defender, Nabeel Rajab, said that Bahrain is expected to be listed as a "Priority country" in Britain's upcoming report "due to increasing human rights activism"
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For 2nd Consecutive Day: Security Forces Remove Husseini Food Stands by Force in Manama
2016-02-24
The Bahraini authorities removed a number of Husseini “free food stands” in the Bahraini capital, Manama, by force, following a speech delivered by the Minister of Interior.
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Royal Decree Strips Major & his Family of Bahraini Nationality
2016-02-24
The King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, issued a royal decree revoking the Bahraini citizenships of "Major Ali Hussein Hawrani, and all the members of his family who were granted the nationality in succession.
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Bahraini FM: Bahrain Will not Join any Ground Operation in Syria
2016-02-24
The Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmad bin Mohammad Al Khalifa confirmed that Bahrain will not participate in any ground incursion into Syria.
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Verdict against Ebrahim Sharif to be Issued on Wednesday
2016-02-24
A Bahraini court will issue its verdict on Wednesday (February 24, 2016) against the prominent political dissenter Ebrahim Sharif, the former Secretary-General of Wa'ad Society, whom the authorities accuse of promoting the change of the regime.
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Omani Authorities Arrest Hassan Al-Baqali at Bahrain's Request
2016-02-24
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The authorities in Oman took Bahraini activist Hassan Al-Baqali into custody on Monday (February 22, 2016). He flew from Iran, the place of his residence, and was transiting through Oman airport heading to a European country.
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Bahrain Public Prosecution Accuses Sheikh Jassim Al-Khayat of “Promoting Animosity against the Regime”
2016-02-23
The Bahraini Public Prosecution raised charges of “publicly promoting animosity against the regime” against the head of the Arbitral Tribunal of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, Sheikh Jassim Al-Khayat.
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#Prisoner's_Right: Remove Glass Barriers & Respect Prisoners' Right to Medical Care
2016-02-23
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Activists on social media outlet, Twitter, voiced their solidarity with political detainees in bahrain, over the deteriorating prison conditions and their ongoing exposure to torture and lack of medical treatment.
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Sheikh Mohammad Khojasteh Exiled to Lebanese Capital Beirut
2016-02-23
Bahraini authorities on Sunday (February 21, 2016) expelled prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Mohammad Khojasteh from the country, a move which comes part of a campaign targeting the followers of the Shiite sect.
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About 15 Youths Arrested in House Raid Campaign in Bani Jamra
2016-02-23
Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini village of Bani Jamra was targeted with a campaign of house raids and break-ins since last night at the hands of Interior Ministry forces.
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Bahrain Public Prosecution Admits to Interrogating Children & Detaining them
2016-02-23
Bahrain Mirror: The Public Prosecution in Bahrain admitted to interrogating a number of children between the ages of 9 and 14, noting that some were questioned over charges of terrorist acts.
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Bahraini Court Sentences Detainee Layla Al-Qasir to Year in Prison
2016-02-23
Bahrain Mirror: Activists on social media circulated news about a decision made by a Bahraini court to imprison detainee Layla Al-Qasir for one year, over charges of sheltering political fugitives.