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Saudi Arabia Assigns Bahraini who was Judge in National Safety Courts to Investigate Funeral Hall Massacre in Yemen!
2016-11-08
The British Independent newspaper said that “Saudi Arabia has appointed a Bahraini national accused of overseeing torture and unfairly sentencing Arab Spring protesters to lengthy jail terms to investigate human rights violations caused by coalition bombing in Yemen.”
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Amnesty International Calls on Prince Charles to Discuss Free Speech in Meeting with Bahrain King
2016-11-08
Amnesty International called on UK’s Prince Charles, to talk about free speech when meeting with Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa tomorrow Tuesday in the capital Manama.
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Court of Cassation Rejects Death Sentence Against Salman Isa, Accused of Killing Pakistani Police Officer
2016-11-08
The Court of Cassation rejected the verdict issued against Salman Isa, who is accused by the authorities of caused an explosion in Easter Akar, which led to the death of Pakistani police officer, Mahmoud Fareed.
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Opposition Leader’s Appeal Hearing: Sheikh Ali Refrained from Speaking Amid Strict Security Measures
2016-11-08
Local Bahraini newspaper al-Wasat said that detained Bahraini opposition leader, Secretary General of al-Wefaq Society, Sheikh Ali Salman, refrained from speaking during his appeal hearing, despite giving him permission to do so by the judge.
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Hussein Abdulwahab Launches Hunger Strike, Policeman in Dry Dock Prison Assaults Him
2016-11-07
The family of prominent opposition leader, detainee Abdulwahab Hussein, said that their detained son "Hussein" started on Saturday (November 5, 2016) an open hunger strike in Dry Dock Prison, protesting against being banned from treatment after his health deteriorated and he has become a step closer to paralysis.
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Dry Docks Prison’s Administration Postpones Treatment of Hussein Abdulwahab despite His Health Deterioration
2016-11-07
Hussein Abdulwahab, son of the leader of Wafa movement Abdulwahab Hussein, started a hunger strike after the authorities prevented him from receiving the adequate treatment as he suffers from back disc complications.
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Concerns over Citizen Forcibly Disappeared since 15 Days, Security Authorities Deny Arresting Him
2016-11-07
Family of Sayed Alawi Sayed Hussein expressed its deep concern over the continuation of his enforced disappearance, as he has been held in an unknown place since October 24, 2016.
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British Prime Minister to Meet GCC Leaders in Bahrain in December
2016-11-07
Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said that the Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday (November 6, 2016) the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Abdullatif Al-Zayani, and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Simon Martin.
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Khalifa bin Salman Issues Edicts Appointing 19 Directors at Interior Ministry and Governorates
2016-11-07
Bahrain’s Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued four edicts appointing 19 directors at the Interior Ministry and governorates.
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AFP: Retrial of Bahrain Senior Opposition Leader Opens
2016-11-07
An appeals court in Bahrain Sunday began a retrial of Shiite opposition chief Sheikh Ali Salman, jailed for nine years for inciting hatred and calling for forceful regime change.
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Fishermen: Gov’t Approach to Impose Total Ban on Shrimping Puts 379 Boats at Stake
2016-11-07
A group of Bahraini fishermen said that the official approach to impose a total ban on shrimping gradually, puts 379 boats at stake.
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Bahraini Interior Minister Sends Written Message to Saudi Crown Prince
2016-11-07
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received a written message today from Bahrain's Minister of Interior Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa.
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Bahrain Prince Accused of Torture Meets Sandhurst Academy Commandant in Bahrain
2016-11-07
Commander of the Royal Guard, the King’s son, Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (accused of torturing political opposition figures) received Commandant of Sandhurst Maj.-General Paul Nanson.
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Prince Charles Arrives in Bahrain Tuesday Despites Opposing Campaigns by Rights Organizations
2016-11-07
The German News Agency reported that British Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, will arrive in Bahrain as part of his Gulf tour, despite opposition by human rights organization.
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Appeals Court Adjourns Sheikh Ali Salman’s Case, To Issue Verdict on December 4
2016-11-06
The Supreme Appeals Court adjourned today (November 6, 2016) the first appeal hearing in the case of al-Wefaq Secretary General, Sheikh Ali Salman. The date assigned to issue a verdict on this case was December 4, 2016.
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Parliament Continues to Limit its Authority: 12 Questions for Each MP in Session
2016-11-05
The Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee in the Bahraini House of Representatives said that the number of questions that each Member of Parliament can raise to the ministers during the held session is only 12. This comes after the committee suggested a bill aimed at modifying the bylaws of the Parliament.
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Shiite Cleric Exposed to Deliberate Medical Negligence in Jaw Prison
2016-11-05
Al-Naim Detainees Committee said that Shiite cleric Sheikh Mounir Al-Maatouk is exposed to deliberate medical negligence in Jaw prison, after the prison's administration refused to allow him receive medical clutch that he needs due to his knee pains and to change his bed, which increased his back pains.
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Activist Monzer Al-Khor Denied Leaving Bahrain
2016-11-05
The Unitary National Democratic Assemblage (Al-Wahdawi party) said that the security authorities prevented human rights activist Dr. Monzer Al-Khor from leaving the country.
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On his Retrial Eve, Amnesty Calls for Sheikh Ali Salman's Immediate Release
2016-11-05
Amnesty International called on the Bahraini authorities to release the opposition leader and Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society Sheikh Ali Salman, urging them to quash his conviction.
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On his Retrial Eve, Amnesty Calls for Sheikh Ali Salman's Immediate Release
2016-11-05
Amnesty International called on the Bahraini authorities to release the opposition leader and Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society Sheikh Ali Salman, urging them to quash his conviction.