Torture and other forms of ill-treatment persist in Bahrain despite reforms introduced by the Gulf Arab kingdom to address alleged human rights abuses after a 2011 uprising, Amnesty International said on Monday.

The Executive Director of The International Institute for Strategic Studies – Middle East), Sir John Jenkins, revealed an official invitation sent out by the institute organizing the “Manama Dialogue Summit”, to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jawad Zarif, inviting him to take part in the summit scheduled to be held next month.

Bahrain’s al-Ayyam Newspaper reported that Britain will take part in the “Manama Dialogue Summit” by a high diplomatic and military delegation, led by UK Foreign Minister Boris Johnson. The newspaper confirmed that French Defense Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, is also to take part in the summit.

Bahraini MP said he received reassurances from US Ambassador that his country’s policy towards Bahrain will not change.

The Bahraini Appeals Court adjourned the trial of prominent clerics Sheikh Mohammad Jawad al-Shehabi, and Sheikh Fadel al-Zaki until December 6, 2016.

UK-based newspaper The Guardian highlighted the criticism addressed by Amnesty International to UK ministers, who according to the organization, “act as ‘overexcited cheerleaders’ for ‘woefully inadequate’ reforms”.

Thousands of Bahrainis took part in open rally held outside house of Bahraini Shia spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim, marking 150 days since launch of protest.

Social media activists circulated notice issued by Bahraini Health Ministry calling for commitment to government decision issued on August 15, 2016.

Bahraini prominent opposition figure Ebrahim Sharif strongly criticized his summoning for questioning over meeting with British Embassy official

Lawyer Mohammed Al-Tajer said Bahraini authorities banned dozens of Bahraini human rights activists as well as political and religious figures from traveling.

Freedom House said that Bahrain remains “Not Free” and that the government continued its efforts to silence online dissidents.

Hundreds of Bahraini demonstrators denounced Bahraini authorities crackdown preventing Shia worshipers from holding largest Friday congregational prayers

Bahraini authorities continued their crackdown preventing the Shia from holding their largest Friday prayers at Imam Sadiq Mosque in Diraz.

Human Rights Watch strongly criticized the British government for not publicly calling for charges raised against prominent opposition figure Ebrahim Sharif to be dropped.

Sources said Jaw Prison guards attacked the isolated cell block, where dissidents and other inmates either sentenced to death or life imprisonment are held.

Bahraini Interior Ministry said Ebrahim Sharif was summoned for meeting official at foreign embassy and “discussing matters related to the country’s internal affairs.”

Prominent Bahraini opposition figure Ebrahim Sharif said security authorities summoned him again on Thursday for questioning over meeting with British Embassy official.

Bahraini Public Prosecution raised charges of “inciting hatred against the regime and spreading false news” against BCHR member Hussain Radhi on Thursday (November 17, 2016).

Bahraini German Organization for Human Rights and Democracy said Bahraini detainee Ahmad Al-Ghasra has been held in solitary confinement since over 6 months.

A number of human rights organizations demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Bahraini activist Ghada Jamsheer.