Peaceful protests continued across Bahrain, a week after the fifth anniversary of the popular uprising that called for political reform.

Bahrain announced that it backs the Saudi decision to stop sending military aid to the Lebanese army and security forces, while Hezbollah stressed that “the Saudi decision reveals once again its false claims of countering terrorism.”

Thousands of Bahrainis took to the streets to call for a democratic transition of power putting an end to the Al Khalifa family’s monopoly over power.

The detained Bahraini Dr. Saeed Al-Samahiji has been on hunger strike for six days now, according to a statement by his family given on Friday (February 19, 2016).

Amnesty International called for keeping in mind the courageous Bahraini doctor who spoke out against the abuses committed in Bahrain, Dr. Ali Al-Ekri, urging his fellow medical professionals to sign an open letter calling for his immediate release.

Summary: Detainees in Bahrain’s Dry Dock Prison said that they are subjected to torture and are forced to imitate animal sounds.

The Bahraini High Criminal Court (Appeals) upheld the sentence to expel Sheikh Mohammad Khojasteh, the Bahraini Shiite cleric and member of Ulama Islamic Council, whose nationality had been revoked.

Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): A number of Bahraini villages witnessed on Thursday (February 18, 2016) mass protests commemorating the anniversary of the "Bloody Thursday"- the day when the army attacked protestors at the Pearl "LuaLua" Roundabout (February 17, 2011).

Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Bahraini prisoner of conscience Sheikh Mirza Al-Mahrous launched an open hunger strike on Thursday (February 18, 2016) over the ongoing denial of his right to treatment.

Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Days after the English Football Association criticized Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa's candidacy, the German Football Association announced that it will not vote for Salman over involvement in violating human rights of athletes in 2011.

Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The authorities at Bahrain's International Airport prevented on Thursday (February 18, 2016) Abdul-Khaleq Abdullah, a professor of political science at Emirates University, from entering the country, without presenting any explanations.

Bahrain Mirror (Reuters): The Bahrain government has cancelled a $750 million bond sale after Standard & Poor's downgraded its credit rating of the kingdom to junk status.

Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini expatriates in Iran organized a photo gallery within the framework of a program of events held to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Bahraini uprising that erupted in 2011.

Bahrain Mirror: The Government of Bahrain canceled a bond offering in the wake of a Standard & Poor's decision to downgrade the nation's sovereign debt.

Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The Canadian Montreal University hosted on (February 15, 2016) an art exhibition on the fifth anniversary of the February 14 uprising that included photos documenting the human rights violations in Bahrain.

Bahrain Mirror: Human Rights Watch demanded Bahraini authorities to immediately release opposition political leader Ebrahim Sharif who is facing a lengthy prison sentence solely for peaceful criticism of the government.

Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Hussein Radhi, a Bahrain Center for Human Rights member, stated on Wednesday (February 17, 2016) that the Public Prosecution summoned a 6-year old child for interrogation.

Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): In a statement issued on the fifth anniversary of the Bahraini uprising, the US Department of State called for releasing the opposition leaders, namely Sheikh Ali Salman and Ebrahim Sharif, considering that Bahrain still has to take more measures to achieve political reform.

Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The Qatari tweeter Abdulaziz Al-Jaber announced his arrival to Doha after he disappeared in Bahrain for two days. Social media accounts stated that Al-Jaber was arrested by the security authorities in Bahrain over charges of espionage charges.

Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive):Another day of protests was witnessed by many villages and areas across Bahrain. On the eve of the February 14 uprising anniversary, the scene is almost identical to that of 2011.