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AFP: Bahrain Arrests Four American Journalists During Protests
2016-02-16
Bahrain Mirror (AFP): Bahraini authorities have arrested four Americans during protests marking the fifth anniversary of a Shiite-led uprising in the kingdom, US and Bahraini authorities said, drawing condemnation from rights groups.
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Reuters: Four Americans Held in Bahrain as Island Marks Uprising Anniversary
2016-02-16
Bahrain Mirror (Reuters): Bahraini police have detained four U.S. citizens, including one who was masked and taking part in a riot, a senior police official said on Monday, and local media reported they were journalists covering a protest.
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AP: Bahrain Protesters Clash with Police on Uprising Anniversary
2016-02-16
Bahrain Mirror (AP): Hundreds of Bahraini youths shouting anti-government slogans took to the streets in Bahrain despite a heavy police presence Sunday to mark the fifth anniversary of an uprising calling for political change in the tiny island kingdom.
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Bahrain Refers 4 Arrested American Journalists to Public Prosecution
2016-02-16
The head of the general police directorate in Bahrain’s capital said that all the necessary legal measures have been taken against the four arrested US journalists, and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution.
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Five HR Groups: Bahrain Abandoned Truth & Reconciliation for Violence & Intimidation
2016-02-15
Bahrain Mirror: Five human rights organizations commemorated the fifth anniversary of the February 14 uprising and said in a statement that "the political situation in the past five years have not gotten any better since Bahraini authorities clamped down on 2011 protests".
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Ali Al-Aswad: Washington & London Differ on How to Address Bahraini Situation
2016-02-15
Bahrain Mirror: The former Member of Bahraini Parliament Ali Al-Aswad stated that "there is clear division between Washington and London on how to address the Bahraini situation. The stances also varied among European Union countries."
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Australia's Victoria State Witnesses Solidarity Vigil with Bahrain's Uprising
2016-02-15
Bahrain Mirror: Bahraini expats in Australia's Victoria state organized a solidarity vigil with the Bahrainis in the kingdom on Sunday (February 14, 2016), marking the fifth anniversary of the Bahraini uprising.
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PHOTOS: Pearl Roundabout outside Bahraini Embassy in Washington
2016-02-15
Bahrain Mirror: Bahraini and Foreign activists chose to build a symbolic monument, a huge balloon resembling the Pearl (LuaLua) Roundabout, in Washington to voice their support for the protest movement that was launched in Bahrain in 2011.
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The 6th "Feb. 14": Protests Staged amid General Schools Strike & Closed Shops
2016-02-15
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Bahrainis marked the fifth anniversary of the uprising today on Sunday (February 14, 2016) amid ongoing protests and a schools strike. The Bahraini uprising is still ongoing; at dawn, several protests were staged across the country.
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Bahrain's MoI Says Juveniles Arrested & Threatened to Detain them
2016-02-15
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said that it arrested a number of juveniles over taking part in protests that it described as "rioting and vandalism".
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Bahrain Resorts to “Israeli-like Undercover Units”: Civilian Vehicles Infiltrate Crowds & Make Arrests
2016-02-15
It was evident that the authorities wanted to arrest as many citizens as possible ahead of the uprising’s fifth anniversary which happens to be today on Sunday (February 14, 2016) in order to clear the streets of protestors and any activity.
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Amnesty Int’l: 7 Stories of Shocking Injustice after the ‘Arab Spring’ in Bahrain
2016-02-15
Amnesty International published a report including seven stories that it described as “shocking injustices” which Bahrainis have suffered from since the eruption of the February 14, 2011 uprising.
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Reuters: Bahrain on path to recovery five years after revolt, says police chief
2016-02-15
Bahrain's police chief Tariq al-Hassan said in an interview with Reuters that the Gulf state was slowly returning to stability five years after a 2011 uprising was put down by force, but still faced security threats from Iran-backed elements and militants linked to Islamic State.
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PHOTOS: Bahraini Expats Hold Event in Sweden Marking Uprising’s 5th Anniv.
2016-02-15
The Bahraini expats in Sweden organized an event to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the February 14 uprising that erupted in Bahrain in 2011.
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BCHR Records 43 Protests Staged in 28 Villages across Bahrain
2016-02-15
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) announced that it recorded on Saturday (February 13, 2016) 43 peaceful protests held in 28 villages across Bahrain.
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The Associated Press: Bahrain Protesters Clash With Police on Uprising Anniversary
2016-02-15
Bahrain Mirror (AP): Hundreds of Bahraini youths shouting anti-government have taken to the streets in Bahrain despite a heavy police presence to mark the fifth anniversary of an uprising calling for political change in the tiny island kingdom.
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Pro-democracy Bahrain Supporter British Lord Avebury Dies on Feb. 14
2016-02-14
The British Lord Avebury passed away today on Sunday (February 14, 2016), after his medical condition deteriorated.
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PHOTOS: Sitra Rises on Fifth Uprising Anniversary
2016-02-14
Clashes break out in Bahraini island of Sitra between police and protestors.
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BCHR Urges Authorities to Deal Peacefully with Anticipated Protests on Feb. 14 Anniv.
2016-02-14
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) urged the Bahraini authorities to lift the ban on protests and peaceful assemblies.
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BCHR: 21 Peaceful Protests & 5 Arrests Reported on Thursday
2016-02-14
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) recorded on Thursday (February 11, 2016) 21 peaceful protests staged in 21 villages across Bahrain, highlighting that security forces cracked down on two of the protests.