Bahraini King appoints Adel al-Fadel, who’s accused of involvement in torture, as Deputy Interior Minister and Talal bin Mohammad Al Khalifa, as National Security Head.

Bahraini authorities arrested on Thursday (August 4, 2016) prominent Shiite cleric Mohammad Jawad al-Shihab

The Public Prosecution detained each of Sheikh Ali Al-Jufairi, Imam of Al-Zahraa mosque Sheikh Ali Hmaidan, director Yaser Nasser and a number of activists, including Sayed Hameed Adnan, Al-Wasat newspaper reported.

A court renewed the detention of detainee Taiba Ismail for 15 additional days over the charge of insulting the king.

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed that the post-mortem examination report of martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki concluded that the body was free from any injuries and that the death was caused by a heart attack resulting from the blockage of the coronary arteries feeding the muscle of the heart.

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a telephone call on Wednesday (August 3, 2016) from the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, in which they “discussed the long-standing solid relations between the two friendly kingdoms and peoples, and ways to bolster them in various fields.”

The nightly disruption of internet access in a Bahraini neighborhood home to a prominent Shiite cleric targeted in a government crackdown appears to be deliberate, an advocacy group said Thursday.

Court decided to adjourn case of Tawiya Society president, Sheikh Baqir al-Hawaj, and vice president who are accused of fundraising without permit.

Al-Wasat newspaper said authorities refused to give baby Sayed Ali Qassim Majeed Bahraini citizenship, because his father's nationality was revoked.

Thousands of protestors took part in a crowded candle march in commemoration of martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki who died in prison due to torture and medical malpractice.

Information revealed on Tuesday (August 2, 2016) that detainees in pre-detention center in Dry Dock Prison have launched a hunger strike since Hassan Al-Hayiki was martyred.

Senior Bahraini clerics, on top Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, demanded the release of detained clerics including the head of the (dissolved) Ulama Islamic Council, Sayyed Majeed Al-Mashaal, who was arrested for leading a protest in Diraz.

Thousands of angry mourners took part on Tuesday (August 2, 2016) in the funeral procession of martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki who died in prison 24 days following his arrest due to torture.

A Bahraini court on Tuesday denied bail for prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab...

Bahraini court rejected request to release prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, who is being tried over expressing his opinions.

Lawyer Ibrahim Sarhan said that the third minor court will hold today (Tuesday, August 2, 2016) the trial of the largest Shiite society in Bahrain over charges of collecting funds without a license.

Pavel Durov founder and executive director of the Telegram condemned the blocking of his program by oppressive regimes like Bahrain.

Information revealed on Monday (August 1, 2016) that the Bahraini authorities are exerting pressure on family of martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki to prevent them from holding a public funeral procession for the martyr.

Bahraini authorities summoned on Monday (August 1, 2016) clerics, reciters and politicians for interrogation within a wide campaign launched against the Shia sect since over a month.

Special Investigation Unit said unit began yesterday investigative procedures into death of a Dry Dock detainee.