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Bahraini Authorities Cancel a Detainee's Housing Request
2016-11-05
The family of detainee Ali Youssef Mohammad said that the Bahraini authorities canceled his housing request, and suspended the bonus on living expenses of his wife and three children.
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“Bahrain Forum” Condemns Constant Prevention of Shiites Performing Friday Prayers
2016-11-05
Bahrain Forum for Human Rights said that the constant official prevention imposed by Bahraini authorities against the Shiite citizens’ right to perform their Friday prayer rituals.
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Bahrain King on RSF New List of Press Freedom Predators
2016-11-05
A news list was published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) under the title “Press Freedom Predators”, which included Bahrain King Hamed bin Isa Al Khalifa. RSF confirmed that journalists in Bahrain are subjected to all kinds of assaults since Hamed took power in 1999.
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Sheikh Hani Al-Banaa Accused of Inciting Hatred against Regime Based on Lecture he Delivered in Ashura
2016-11-04
The prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Hani Al-Banaa said that the authorities charged him with “inciting hatred against the regime and disobedience of law” based on a lecture he delivered in Ashura.
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Photos: Mass Protest in Diraz Condemning Sectarian Persecution
2016-11-04
A crowd protest was staged in Diraz, condemning the sectarian persecution and noose tightening against Shia in Bahrain.
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Authorities Continue to Ban Largest Friday Prayer in Diraz
2016-11-04
The Bahraini authorities have continued to prevent the Shia majority from performing their largest Friday prayer in the Imam Al-Sadiq mosque in Diraz for the 15th consecutive week.
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Irish Company Refuses to Suspend Security Projects in Bahrain
2016-11-04
Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister has rejected calls to suspend security and justice projects with Bahrain and Egypt, despite its projects’ contribution to the Human Rights violations in these two countries.
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Sheikh Hani al-Banaa Released, Put under House Arrest
2016-11-04
The Bahraini authorities released on Thursday Sheikh Hani al-Banaa, provided he stays under guaranteed house arrest.
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Wa’ad Launches 8th Conference, Confirms Adherence to Opposition Demands
2016-11-04
The National Democratic Action Society “Wa’ad” launched its 8th annual conference in presence of representatives from Bahraini political societies, and Arab and Gulf parties.
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“Wa’ad” Central Committee: We Adhere to “Principle of Elected Government”
2016-11-04
The Central Committee of the National Democratic Action Society (Wa’ad) reasserted its adherence to the Manama Document, which includes the principle of elected government.
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Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Receives 7 Complaints about Internet Cut off in Diraz
2016-11-03
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said that it received 7 complaints about Internet problems in Diraz during the third quarter of 2016.
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Bahraini Detainees are to be Treated in Military Hospitals Only
2016-11-03
Detainees in Jaw Central Prison stressed that the Bahraini authorities decided not to treat them in the hospitals affiliated to the ministry of health and to only treat them in the military hospital. According to inmates’ estimations, the health of about 1500 detainees will deteriorate.
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Sheikh Mirza Al-Mahrous Starts Open Hunger Strike in Jaw Prison
2016-11-03
Alyaa Radhi, wife of opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman who is detained in Jaw prison, said that Sheikh Mirza Al-Mahrous (one of the detained figures in Jaw prison) has started an open hunger strike.
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Britain to Open its Naval Base in Mina Salman Port next Month
2016-11-03
The Middle East Monitor website said that "in the latest push to strengthen economic and military ties in the Arabian Gulf, Britain is set to open a naval base in Bahrain next month."
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Journalist Faisal Hayyat’s Trial Adjourned Until Nov. 29
2016-11-03
Bahrain’s minor criminal court adjourned on Wednesday (November 2, 2016) the case of Bahraini Journalist Faisal Hayyat until November 29 to issue the verdict against him.
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Opposition Figures from Jaw Prison Confirm Necessity of Popular Movement
2016-11-03
A number of detained Shiite clerics in the Central Jaw Prison, said that introducing the personal status law by the authorities aims at “weakening the opposition, and pressuring it to abandon its legitimate demands and its popular movement.”
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Abdulwahab Hussein’s Family Expresses Concern over their son's Health: He is on Wheel Chair & Step Closer to Paralysis
2016-11-02
The family of prominent opposition leader, detainee Abdulwahab Hussein, expressed their deep concern over the health of their detained son “Hussein” who is accused in the case known as “Al-Basta Group”.
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Official Decision to Stop Measures of Selling Al-Wefaq Movables
2016-11-02
The Al-Wasat newspaper said that the government issued an official decision to stop the measures of the auction that was going to be held on (November 6, 2016). Al-Wefaq headquarters movables in Al-Zinj, Karana and Al-Malikiya were supposed to be sold in the auction.
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Government Legitimizes Employment Bulk in Exchange for Money
2016-11-02
The Executive Officer of the Labor Market Regulatory Authority, Osama al-Absi, announced a date for the implementation of the flexible work permit system, specified in the second quarter of 2017.
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Bahrain UN Office: HRC Not Required to Consult With Us on UPR
2016-11-02
UN Bahrain Coordinator, Amin El Sharkawi said Human Rights Council is an independent authority that is not binding or required to consult with any party, including the UN office in Bahrain or the government of Bahrain.