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Bahraini Interior Minister Cancels Withdrawal of Foreign Passports from Naturalized Citizens
2015-10-21
The Bahraini Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa announced a decision to give back foreign passports to their owners when their Bahraini passports are issued.
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AP: Move by Bahrain police to remove Shiite banners spark clash
2015-10-21
Bahrain Mirror (AP): Bahrain's government-supported Shiite endowment expressed regret Tuesday over a move by police to take down Shiite banners and flags, an action that sparked clashes earlier in the day.
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The Guardian Wonders: Is Salman Al Khalifa a Safe Pair of Hands for World Football?
2015-10-20
Bahrain Mirror: The Guardian posted an article by Owen Gibson in which he wondered whether the hands of Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa are safe for world football, following news about his nomination for FIFA presidency.
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PHOTOS: Clashes & Injuries in Bahrain’s Al-Malikiya & Karzakan after Bahraini Security Forces Take Down Ashura Flags
2015-10-20
Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini Interior Ministry’s security forces took down Ashura flags and banners in the villages of Al-Malikiya and Karzakan, which caused outrage among residents who took to the streets to protest the authorities’ suppression on Tuesday (October 20, 2015).
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Bahraini MPs Seek to Impose Fees on Money Transfers outside Bahrain
2015-10-20
Bahrain Mirror: Al-Ayam Newspaper reported that the Bahraini parliament will discuss in its next session a bill raised by 5 member of parliament to“impose fees on money transfers outside the country.”
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BFHR: 11 Complaints Filed to UN about Bahraini Authorities’ Attacks on Ashura Events
2015-10-20
Bahrain Mirror: The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights (BFHR) said in a statement that it filed 11 complaints to Mr. Heiner Bielefeldt, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Beliefs, about the attacks of the Bahraini authorities on Ashura events.
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Guardian: Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa Nominated for FIFA Presidency amid Claims of his Involvement in Suppression of Bahrain Athletes
2015-10-20
The Guardian posted an article by journalist Owen Gibson in which he highlighted the involvement of the Bahraini Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation president, in the crackdown on anti-government protests in Bahrain, following news of his nomination for the FIFA presidency.
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Bahrain Watch: We Identified Targeted Digital Attack on Bahraini Activists Abroad
2015-10-20
Bahrain Watch announced it identified a very recent targeted digital attack by an anonymous group on a number of Bahraini Activists living outside Bahrain.
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Case of ISIS Preacher’s Brother Abdullah Al-Binali to See Verdict on Nov. 4
2015-10-19
Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini second high criminal court scheduled the court hearing on November 4, 2015, to issue verdict regarding case of Abdullah Al-Binali, brother of ISIS preacher (Turki Al-Binali), accused of using his friend’s passport attempting to leave Bahrain, since he is wanted over charges of joining an unauthorized international organization (ISIS).
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Case of Karimi & 9 Other Bahrainis Stripped of their Nationalities Adjourned until Dec. 7
2015-10-19
Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini second high (appeals) court adjourned the case of Lawyer Taymour Karimi and nine others stripped of their Bahraini nationalities until December 7, 2015.
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Bahraini Foreign Ministry: We Withdrew our Ambassador from Tehran to Protest Iran’s Interference..Embassy Still Open
2015-10-19
Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Ambassador Abdullah Abdullatif confirmed that there are no talks between Bahrain and Iran to restore the Bahraini ambassador to Tehran, Rashid Al-Dosari.
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Foreign Ministry Undersecretary: Bahrain Will be Strict in Countering Foreign Interference
2015-10-19
Bahrain Mirror: The Foreign Minister Undersecretary Abdullah Abdullatif said to Al-Ayam Newspaper, owned by the king’s advisor Nabeel Al-Hamer that “Bahrain will be strict and will take all measures that will manage to counter interference in its internal affairs.”
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BFHR: Bahraini Authorities, a Source of Terror & Violator of Shiite Religious Rights
2015-10-19
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain Forum for Human Rights stated that the Bahraini authorities’ campaign against Ashura Banners and Slogans reflects “the deep-rooted hatred and discrimination in the government’s structure.”
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Bahraini Interior Ministry Investigates Assaults by Ruling Family Member against Shiite Obsequies Yet without Results
2015-10-19
The Bahraini Interior Ministry said that it is investigating the shooting incidents that took place southwest of the capital Manama, targeting two Shiite obsequies.
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Two Ashura Obsequies Fired at in Bahrain's Al-Hamla & Damestan
2015-10-19
The obsequies of Al-Hamla and Sheikh Hassan Al-Damestani were targeted with gunfire, causing material damage without leaving any injuries.
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88% Decrease in Demand for Meat in Bahrain
2015-10-17
Bahrain Mirror: The demand of butcheries and butchers in the Manama market for meat provided by the Bahrain Livestock Company has decreased by about 88%.
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Deputy Hezbollah Secretary-General: Saudi Occupation of Yemen & Bahrain Will Face Defeat
2015-10-17
Bahrain Mirror: The Deputy Secretary-General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, described the Saudi-led military operations in Yemen and Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in Bahrain as an “occupation,” stressing that “it will not last and shall face a huge defeat.”
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Bahraini FM Denies Statements on Buying “Iron Dome” from Israel
2015-10-17
Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmad Al Khalifa said that the Gulf states are planning to buy the anti-missile defence system from the United States, but there is definitely no such deal between the Gulf states and Israel whatsoever.
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Bahrain Says it Welcomed 30,000 Syrian Refugees Living with Relatives
2015-10-17
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmad Al Khalifa revealed on Friday (October 16, 2015) that his country welcomed 30,000 Syrian Refugees.
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Al-Wefaq Quarterly Report: 188 Torture Cases in 6 Months...Sentences Up to 2783 Years in Prison
2015-10-17
Bahrain Mirror: The Head of the Human Rights and Liberties Department of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, Hadi Al-Musawi, revealed that 188 torture took place during a period of six months, pointing out that the Bahraini courts have issued sentences amounting up to 2,783 years in prison against 340 suspects over political cases.