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Al-Khair Mosque Preacher Criticizes Doubts in MOI Procedures after “Jaw” Prison Break
2017-01-08
Al-Khair Mosque Preacher, Sheikh Salah Al-Jowdar, criticized those who doubted the security apparatuses and questioned their efforts, in reference to the Ministry of Interior procedures adopted after the “Jaw” prison break.
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Parliament to Discuss Proposal Imposing 10-Year Nationalization before Granting Housing Units
2017-01-08
Bahrain’s Council of Representatives is scheduled to discuss during its Tuesday session, a proposal law requiring that 10 years pass after someone has attained the Bahraini nationality, before receiving housing services, especially housing units.
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Al Khalid Mosque Preacher Says Giving Information on “Jaw” Prison Fugitives a “National Duty”
2017-01-08
Al Khalid Mosque preacher, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Al Manaei believed that giving information about the “Jaw” prison fugitives to the Interior Ministry is a “national duty”.
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AFP: Bahrain Extends Detention of Activist Nabeel Rajab by Two Weeks
2017-01-07
Bahrain’s prosecution on Thursday extended by two weeks the detention of Shiite opposition leader Nabil Rajab over spreading “false information” about the Sunni-ruled kingdom, his lawyer said.
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Amnesty: Al-Samahiji Was a Prisoner of Conscience, We Will Continue to Monitor his Situation
2017-01-07
Human rights watchdog Amnesty International said in a report (January 5, 2016) that Bahraini activist Dr Saeed Al-Samahiji has been released after completing his one-year prison sentence.
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Interior Minister Imposes Identification, Tracking Devices on Small Boats
2017-01-07
The Minister of Interior, Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, issued a decision imposing on all small boats, to have “wireless transmitting and receiving devices owned by the Ministry of Interior”.
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Despite Financial Crisis, Bahrain Lays Cornerstone of King Hamad University in Pakistan
2017-01-07
Bahrain laid today (Friday January 6, 2017) the cornerstone of King Hamad University for Nursing and Medical Sciences in Pakistan.
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PHOTOS: Funeral of Yemeni Officer Killed in “Jaw” Prison Break
2017-01-07
The deceased Yemeni officer, Abdulsalam Al Yafei, who the Ministry of Interior claimed to have been killed in an armed raid on “Jaw” Prison last week, was buried after a funeral, in Al Haniniya cemetery in Riffa.
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AFP: Bahrain Extends Detention of Leading Activist by Two Weeks
2017-01-06
Bahrain's prosecution on Thursday extended by two weeks the detention of Shiite opposition leader Nabil Rajab over spreading "false information" about the Sunni-ruled kingdom, his lawyer said.
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AP: Bahrain, Reversing Reform, Restores Arrest Powers to Spies
2017-01-06
The Associated Press reported that Bahrain announced on Thursday that it has restored the power of its domestic spy service to make some arrests, reversing a key reform recommended in the wake of the crackdown that followed the country's 2011 Arab Spring protests.
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Interior Ministry Warns Against Aiding Wanted Prisoners who Escaped “Jaw” on Jan. 1
2017-01-06
The Ministry of Interior reiterated in a statement (Thursday January 5, 2016), its calls upon anyone with information about the 10 prisoners who escaped “Jaw” Prison last Sunday, to come forward.
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Israeli Official Reveals Role in Jewish Delegation Visit to Bahrain, King’s Daughter’s Medical Treatment in Israel
2017-01-06
The Deputy Minister of Regional Cooperation in Israel, Ayoub Kara, revealed to Israeli newspaper Haaretz, that he was the reason behind the visit of Jewish rabbis delegation to Bahrain a couple of weeks ago.
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National Security Agency Granted “Law Enforcement” Status, In Violation of BICI Recommendations
2017-01-06
First attorney general, Ahmad Al Dosari, said that Decree No. 1 of 2017 amending some provisions of Decree No. 14 of 2002 pertaining to establishing the National Security Agency, granted the agency officers and members the status of “law enforcement officers”.
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Ayatollah Qassim’s Trial Adjourned Until 30 January for Pleading
2017-01-06
The Criminal Court adjourned the case of the Shiite majority spiritual leader in Bahrain, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, along with two of those working in his office, until next January 30, for pleading.
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Prosecution Extends Nabeel Rajab’s Imprisonment 15 Days Pending Investigation
2017-01-06
The Public Prosecution decided to extend the imprisonment of President of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, prominent rights activist Nabeel Rajab for 15 days pending investigation.
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New Photo of Redha Al Ghasra Steers Speculations on his Whereabouts outside Bahrain
2017-01-05
Activists published on Wednesday (January 4, 2017) a photo of Redha Al Ghasra, saying it was new. Al Ghasra was one of the 10 prisoners who were able to escape Jaw Prison on January 1.
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Interior Minister Suspends Three Prison Officials, Among them Jaw Prison Director
2017-01-05
Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa ordered on Wednesday referring 3 officials to the Public Prosecution, among them Director of Jaw Prison, after the incident that led to the escape of 10 prisoners.
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Detained Director Yaser Nasser in Al-Salmaniya Medical Complex
2017-01-05
Social media activists circulated on Wednesday (January 4, 2017) photo for the detained director Yaser Nasser in Al-Salmaniya Medical Complex.
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Parliament to Hold Meeting with Minister of Interior next Sunday to Discuss Case of Prisoners’ Escape from Jaw Prison
2017-01-05
The Bahraini parliament said that it decided to hold an extended meeting next Sunday with the Ministry of Interior to study the “latest security arena and follow the events, developments and measures taken at all levels.”
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TRA Meets Facebook, Twitter & Snapchat Companies, Agrees to Block Inappropriate Content
2017-01-04
In response to rising complaints from consumers relating to inappropriate content found on Social Media platforms and in line with its mission to promote a safe cyber environment for users in Bahrain, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Bahrain held several key meetings with social media companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat.