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Journalist Ahmed Radhi Denied Leaving Bahrain
2016-07-09
Journalist Ahmed Radhi said that the authorities prevented him on Thursday (July 7, 2016) from leaving Bahrain through the airport. Radhi was heading to a gulf state, however, was told to contact the criminal investigation department.
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Authorities Still Ban Largest Friday Shia Prayer... No Friday Prayers Held for 4th Consecutive Week
2016-07-09
Imams of Friday and congregational prayers announced their continuous halt to the Friday and congregational prayers amid the authorities' ongoing clamp down on Shia.
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Authorities Prevent Three Activists from Leaving Bahrain
2016-07-09
Activists on social media said that the Bahraini authorities prevented 3 human rights defenders from leaving Bahrain.
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81% of European Parliament MEPs Vote on Resolution Condemning Bahrain
2016-07-09
European Parliament has overwhelmingly condemned the latest measures taken by the Government of Bahrain in its campaign against the opposition, which were resembled in toughening the sentence against
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AFP: Amnesty, EU Parliament Urge Bahrain to Release Human Rights Defender
2016-07-08
Amnesty International and the European Parliament on Thursday urged Bahrain to release a prominent human rights defender and denounced repression against freedom of expression in the tiny Gulf kingdom.
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AP: EU lawmakers condemn Bahrain rights crackdown
2016-07-08
Bahrain Mirror - AP: European Union lawmakers are condemning Bahrain's crackdown on human rights defenders and political opponents and calling for the release of jailed campaigners.
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AFP: Iran will Not Intervene in Bahrain Despite Tensions - Khamenei
2016-07-07
Iran will not intervene in Bahrain despite a growing risk of internal conflict caused by the kingdom's...
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Iran Supreme Leader Urges Bahrain Rulers to Save Country from Plunging into Civil War
2016-07-06
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei warned rulers of Bahrain of turning political conflict into civil war.
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PHOTOS: Protests Staged across Bahrain since Early Hours of Fitr Eid
2016-07-06
Hundreds of Bahrainis took to the streets across country in protest since early hours of Fitr Eid holiday.
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Canadian FM: Spoke to Bahrain of Concern over Human Rights Situation
2016-07-06
Canadian FM expressed concerns on human rights situation in conversation with Bahraini counterpart Khalid bin Ahmad Al Khalifa.
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Bahraini Interior Ministry Claims that Statements of Senior Shiite Clerics "Fabricated" and Released by Foreign Parties
2016-07-06
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry claimed the statements of senior Shiite clerics were released by foreign unknown groups.
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"Akbar Al-Khaleej": Sentence of Al-Wefaq Dissolution to be Issued in Next Court Session
2016-07-06
Local Bahraini newspaper said case of Al-Wefaq society is "ready for adjudication in the next session."
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SIU Received 24 Complaints of Torture, Maltreatment & Excessive Use of Force in June
2016-07-06
Special Investigation Unit received 24 complaints which included complaints of alleged torture, maltreatment, and excessive use of force.
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Judge Extends Taiba Ismail's Detention for 15 more Days Pending Investigation
2016-07-05
Judge renewed detainee Taiba Ismail's detention for 15 days pending investigations.
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EU Criticizes Latest Measures Taken by Bahraini Gov't: Revoking Sheikh Qassim’s Citizenship Risks Increasing Sectarian Differences
2016-07-05
The European Union criticized the latest measures taken by the Government of Bahrain against the opposition.
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Al-Mashaal Denies Statements Attributed to Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-07-05
Shiite cleric Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal denied any statements issued by Sheikh Isa Qassim regarding revocation of his citizenship.
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Bahrain's Shiite Clerics Say Will Only Perform Eid Prayers without Holding any Celebrations after Move against Sheikh Qassim
2016-07-05
Shiite clerics in Bahrain announced they will only perform the Eid (al-Fitr) prayers, without holding any other celebrations.
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Al-Wefaq's Case Adjourned Until July 11
2016-07-05
Bahraini Court adjourned case of dissolving Al-Wefaq to July 11 after defence panel withdrew from case.
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Ex-Iranian Envoy to Manama: Revoking Sheikh Qassim's Citizenship Will Lead to New Stage of Internal Crisis in Bahrain
2016-07-04
Hossein Amir Abdollahian said Bahrain’s decision to revoke Sheikh Qassim’s citizenship will “lead to new stage of crisis.”
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Bahrain’s Unending Repression: Enough Already!
2016-07-04
Bahrain’s decision to strip Sheikh Isa Qasim of his citizenship is yet another example of regime’s deepening repression.