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Bahrain King Congratulates Clinton on Democratic Party Nomination
2016-08-01
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa congratulates Hillary Clinton on accepting...
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Bahrain’s Ombudsman Office Says Opened Investigation into Al-Hayiki’s Death
2016-08-01
Ombudsman General Secretariat announced today that it launched an investigation into circumstances surrounding death of detainee, martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki...
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OHCHR Regional Office Denies Claims of its Participation in So-called “Arab Forum on Iranian threats”
2016-08-01
OHCHR Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa denied its participation in so-called “Arab Forum on Iranian threats” hosted by Bahrain.
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Bahrain Parliament to Host Arab Forum on Iranian Threats
2016-08-01
Bahrain to host first edition of “Arab Forum on Iranian threats” to be held in Manama on August 6...
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Public Prosecution Detains Head of Ulama Islamic Council for 15 Days
2016-08-01
The public prosecution decided to detain the head of the dissolved Ulama Islamic Council, Sayyed Majeed Al-Mashaal, for 15 days.
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Martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki Recounts to his Family how he was Tortured at hands of MoI Officers
2016-08-01
Family of martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki stated that the martyr told them before his death about the severe torture he was subjected to in the notorious Criminal Investigation Department for 20 days.
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Reuters: Suspect Held Over Bomb Attack Dies in Bahraini Jail
2016-08-01
A Bahraini suspect held for questioning in connection with a bomb attack that killed a woman in late June has died in prison...
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responds to US Representative to UN: Judiciary is Independent Authority, Above all People
2016-08-01
Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the statements of Ambassador Samantha Power are incompatible with the principles held by the US about respect for the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary.
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AP: Detainee dies of ‘Medical Condition’ in custody
2016-08-01
A detainee being held in the Gulf island kingdom of Bahrain has died while in custody, authorities announced Sunday.
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Bahrain's Ministry of Interior Arrests Head of Ulama Islamic Council for Inciting Others to Break law & Take Part in Illegal Gathering
2016-07-31
The Director-General of the Northern Governorate Police announced the arrest of Majeed Al- Maashal (Head of the dissolved Bahraini Ulama Islamic Council) for inciting others to break the law and take part in an illegal gathering.
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Al-Hayiki Subjected to Electric Shocks During Interrogations, Was Carried after Torture Sessions
2016-07-31
Lebanese Al-Manar TV quoted a Bahraini detainee saying that the young Bahraini Hassan Al-Hayiki, 35, died due to brutal torture. The TV channel said: "Al-Hayiki was arrested on 4 July, for charges of what's known as "The blowing up of al-Aker", which no one heard of but the state employees.
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Dry Dock Detainee says Al-Hayiki had a Heart Attack, Was Neglected Till he Passed Away
2016-07-31
The brother of a detainee held at Dry Dock Prison, reported his brother saying that Martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki suffered a heart attack due to the brutal torture he was subjected to by state security and criminal investigations officers.
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Three Fathers of Martyrs and More than 20 Citizens to be Interrogated Today
2016-07-31
Three fathers of martyrs and about 20 citizens will be interrogated today (Sunday, July 31, 2016) by the security center in Hamad Town after being summoned for interrogation.
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Hassan Al-Hayiki: First Martyr in Era of New Director-General of Prisons Yousif Al-Arabi
2016-07-31
News reported that the detained youth Hassan Jassim Al-Hayiki (35 years) died in prison on Sunday (July 31, 2016). The Ministry of Interior said that he died of natural causes in Al-Salmaniya Medical Complex. Meanwhile, activists affirmed that Al-Hayiki died under torture in Dry Dock Prison.
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US Ambassador to UN Concerned about Trial of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, Calls on Bahrain to Return to Path of Reform & Reconciliation
2016-07-31
US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power expressed her deep concern about the trial of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, calling on Bahrain to return to path of reform and reconciliation.
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Egypt Judiciary Removes Nabeel Rajab’s Name from List of People Banned from Entering Country
2016-07-30
Lawyer Ahmad Ragheb said the administrative judiciary issued a verdict, removing Rajab’s name from list of people banned from entering Egypt.
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PHOTOS: Clashes Erupt in Bahrain following Anti-Regime Protests
2016-07-30
Clashes broke out in Bahrain after security forces confronted protests in different areas across the country.
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Nasrallah Commends Open Rally in Bahrain’s Diraz, Denounces Criminalization of Khums Ritual
2016-07-30
Hezbollah Secretary-General Nasrallah praised Bahrainis holding open rally outside Ayatollah Isa Qassim’s house in Diraz, despite “rising hot temperatures”.
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PHOTOS: Day of Solidarity with Bahraini People Held in Countries across the World
2016-07-30
Cities across the globe witnessed shows of solidarity with Bahraini people. Demonstrators called for ending religious persecution against Shia in country.
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Thousands of Angry Bahrainis Protest Demanding Putting an End to Shia Persecution
2016-07-30
Thousands of Bahrainis took to the streets of Diraz condemning ongoing religious persecution, practiced by authorities against the Shia.