A number of human rights non-governmental organizations condemned the recently expanded press restrictions in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Researcher and blogger Marc Owen Jones investigated whether Twitter bots on Yemen and Bahrain hashtags are linked to news broadcaster Saudi 24.

Clerics accused of leading the political protests in Bahrain said that the trying Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim and national figures is a loss of social justice and represents a malicious targeting against Sheikh Qassim’s prominent role in defending people’s rights and legitimate demands.

Prominent religious institutions representing Sunnis and Shiites in UK issued a joint statement in which they condemned Bahrain’s targeting of religious leader Ayatollah sheikh Isa Qassim, calling on “the authorities to reverse their repressive measure that will exacerbate sectarian tensions.”

Bahrain's Justice Ministry summoned Shiite preacher Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour while allowing hardliner Salafist Al-Saeedi to resume delivering sermons.

Imams of Shia Mosques said Friday Prayers will be held at Diraz's Imam Sadiq Mosque despite crackdown practiced by authorities.

Chief Prosecutor's procurator of Terrorist Crimes said investigations were concluded in illegal establishment of "Zulfiqar Brigades" case.

Kuwaiti Criminal Court sentenced MP Abdulhameed Dashti in absentia to 11 years and 6 months in prison in state security case.

German Ambassador to Bahrain expressed that his government shares concerns regarding recent developments in Bahrain with Bahraini organizations.

Bahraini opposition in London called on Saudi Arabia to withdraw its troops from Bahrain.

The Al-Wasat local newspaper said that the mosque and shrine of Sa'asa'a Bin Sohan has been once again attacked and sabotaged on Wednesday (July 27, 2016).

The Public Prosecution decided on Wednesday (July 27, 2016) to detain the Shiite cleric Sheikh Saeed Al-Asfour for 15 days pending investigation.

Bahrain's top Shiite cleric went on trial Wednesday on charges of illegal fund raising...

The spiritual leader of Bahrain's Shi'ite Muslim majority went on trial on Wednesday on charges...

Lawyer Abdullah Al-Shamlawi said charges raised against Bahrain's Shia spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim are contrary to Bahraini constitution.

Local newspaper said security authorities summoned 15 Shiite clerics since revocation of Shia spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship.

Bahraini Clerics deemed trial of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim to be a prosecution of the Shiite sect.

Wa'ad called upon Bahraini authorities to take on national responsibility to preserve civil peace and social stability in the country.

Director General of International Affairs at the Iranian Parliament Hossein Amir Abdollahian said that trying Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim is a bold step.

Opposition groups in Bahrain called for launching protests to express rejection of Sheikh Isa Qassim's trial, while authorities issued warnings.