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Public Prosecution Releases 6 Shiite Clerics and 2 Eulogy Citers after Interrogating them
2016-06-26
Activists on social media said that the Public Prosecution released on Saturday (June 25, 2016) 6 Shiite clerics and 2 eulogy citers after interrogating them.
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Amnesty Calls on Bahrain to Halt Its Intensified Crackdown on Human Rights
2016-06-26
Amnesty International called on the Bahrain authorities to halt its intensified crackdown on the rights to freedom of expression, association and movement
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Iraqis Protest in front of Bahraini Embassy in Baghdad Condemning Harassment of Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-06-26
Hundreds of protestors took to the streets in front of the Bahraini Embassy in Iraq's Baghdad, ...
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Leading Australian & American Companies Sell Bahrain 2000 CCTV Cameras and Facial Recognition Software to Scan for "Persons of Interest" in Crowds
2016-06-25
Bahrain Watch investigation revealed that leading Australian and American intelligence companies supplied Bahrain with state-of-the-art surveillance technology.
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Detained Opposition Figures Urge Bahrainis to Defend Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-06-25
Imprisoned opposition figures at Bahrain’s Jaw Prison issued statement voicing their solidarity with Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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PHOTOS: Thousands Continue to Protest outside Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Home, Al-Mashaal Warns Authorities of Raiding Rally
2016-06-25
Head of dissolved Bahraini Ulama Islamic Council warned security forces of consequences of raiding rally site in Diraz.
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UN Special Adviser: Bahrain & Region Facing Critical Moments, Repression Won’t Eliminate People’s Grievances
2016-06-24
UN Special Adviser for Prevention of Genocide said Bahrain and region are facing critical moments.
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Bahraini Interior Ministry Prevents Detained Opposition Leader from Calling Family
2016-06-24
The Jaw prison administration in Bahrain prevented imprisoned opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman from calling his family.
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Lawyer Al-Jishi: Nabeel Rajab Needs Medical Treatment, to Undergo 2 Surgeries within Days
2016-06-24
Lawyer Al-Jishi said HR activist Nabeel Rajab is in need of medical treatment due to deteriorating health condition.
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US State Secretary John Kerry Urged Bahraini Counterpart to Implement Necessary Reforms
2016-06-24
US spokesperson said Kerry in latest conversation with Bahraini counterpart spoke of Washington’s concerns about Manama’s recent actions.
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Defiant Bahrain Speeds up Moves Against Main Opposition Bloc
2016-06-24
Bahrain began court proceedings to dissolve the main Shiite opposition bloc Al-Wefaq on Thursday...
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Bahrain Jails 24 for Forming ISIS Cell
2016-06-24
A Bahraini court Thursday sentenced 24 people for belonging to an ISIS cell, stripping 13 of them of their citizenship, the prosecution said.
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Internet and Communication Services Blocked in Diraz where Thousands Are Rallying in Solidarity with Ayatollah Isa Qassim
2016-06-24
Bahraini citizens confirmed that authorities intentionally blocked communication and internet services in the Diraz area.
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Rally Outside Shiite Sheikh's Home Reflects Bahrain Unrest
2016-06-24
Hundreds of Bahraini protesters kept up their rally Thursday outside the home of Shiite cleric.
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Bahraini Interior Ministry Refers Shiite Clerics to Public Prosecution over "Illegal Assembly in Diraz"
2016-06-23
Bahraini Interior Ministry interrogated number of Shiite clerics after accusing them of participating in open rally in Diraz.
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Bahrain Court Adjourns Al-Wefaq Dissolution Case until Next September
2016-06-23
Bahraini High Civil Court adjourned case of dissolving Bahrain's main opposition group Al-Wefaq until September 4, 2016.
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Reuters: Bahrain Summons Senior Shi'ite Clerics for Questioning
2016-06-23
Bahraini authorities on Thursday summoned five Shi'ite Muslim scholars for questioning, activists said, in what appeared another step in a crackdown on dissent by the Sunni-ruled kingdom.
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MEPs Call on Bahrain to Release Prominent HR Defender Nabeel Rajab
2016-06-23
37 MEPs sent letter to EU Representative calling for immediate release of leading Bahraini HR defender Nabeel Rajab.
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Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Al-Sistani Phone Calls Ayatollah Qassim, Stresses Such Abuse Does Not Harm
2016-06-23
Bahrain’s leading Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim received phone call from Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Al-Sistani.
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Protests and Clashes Continue across Bahrain
2016-06-23
Protests voicing condemnation of Bahraini government’s decision to strip Sheikh Isa Qassem of citizenship continued across country.