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RSF Says Upholding Ten-Year Jail Term against Photographer Ahmad Al-Musawi Is Outrageous
2016-06-17
Reporters Without Borders deplored Bahrain court decision to uphold photographer Sayed Ahmed Al Mousawi's ten-year jail sentence.
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Iran Dismayed by Al-Wefaq Closure: These Practices Exacerbate Crisis
2016-06-17
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed regret for Al-Wefaq closure, noting these practices will further exacerbate crisis in Bahrain.
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Bahrain Interior Ministry Arrests Suspect Accused of Shooting at Police Officer in Sitra and 8 Others
2016-06-17
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said it arrested a suspect of shooting at police officer in Sitra on May 23.
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Germany: Banning Largest Political Movement Entails Risk of Further Polarisation
2016-06-17
Germany voiced its concern at Bahraini Government’s latest measures against largest Bahraini opposition party, Al Wefaq.
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Bahrain Launches Widespread Campaign against Shiite Clerics
2016-06-17
Bahraini authorities summoned a number of Shiite Clerics for interrogation, as part of a widespread campaign launched by the authorities.
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HRW Calls on Bahrain to Reverse Al-Wefaq Suspension and Release Nabeel Rajab
2016-06-17
HRW called on Bahraini authorities to reverse decision to suspend Al-Wefaq, stressing on “release Nabeel Rajab”.
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UN’s Ban Ki Moon Concerned by Al-Wefaq Suspension & Intimidation of HR Defenders in Bahrain
2016-06-17
UN Secretary-General expressed concern at recent measures taken by Bahraini authorities that “aim at restricting political opposition.”
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New Case against Adel Flaifel: Prosecution Seizes 40 Kalashnikovs and Over 14,000 Bullets
2016-06-16
Public Prosecution submitted letter stating there's new case raised against Adel Flaifel after seizing 40 Kalashnikovs.
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PM Appoints Noora Al-Assam as Head of Government Properties Directorate at Finance Ministry
2016-06-16
Bahrain's PM Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued Edict 32/2016 appointing Ministry of Finance director.
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US Ambassador Deeply Troubled by Al-Wefaq Suspension
2016-06-16
The United States Ambassador to HRC said he's deeply troubled by Bahraini authorities' decision to dissolve Al-Wefaq Society.
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EU Special HR Representative: Rearrest of Nabeel Rajab Matter of Deep Concern
2016-06-16
EU Representative expressed deep concern over latest measures taken by Bahrain against human rights activists and political dissidents.
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Authorities Ban Sheikh Sanqour from Performing Friday Prayers & Summon Al-Mashaal
2016-06-16
Social media activists said Bahraini authorities told Shiite cleric Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour he's banned from preaching.
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US Ambassador to UN: Closure of Al-Wefaq & Arrest of Rajab Serious Backsliding
2016-06-16
US Ambassador to UN described Al-Wefaq closure and Nabeel Rajab's arrest as serious backsliding on rights in Bahrain.
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Front Line Defenders Voices Concern over Rearrest of Rajab & Travel Ban imposed on Activists
2016-06-16
Front Line Defenders expressed "strong concern" for rearrest and ongoing harassment of Nabeel Rajab.
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FCO Concerned by Al-Wefaq Suspension & Calls on Bahrain to Respect Rights of Political Groups
2016-06-16
FCO expressed concern by decision to suspend activities of Bahraini opposition group, Al Wefaq, and freeze its assets.
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France Deplores ShutDown of Al-Wefaq & Calls on Bahrain to Reverse Decision
2016-06-16
France deplored the shutdown of the headquarters of Al-Wefaq political opposition group and suspension of its activities.
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10,000 Tweets under Hashtag #Help_Bahraini_Prisoners
2016-06-16
Bahrainis launched hashtag #Help_Bahraini_Prisoners to shed light on conditions inside Bahraini prisons.
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HR Groups Condemn Rajab's Re-arrest and Call for his Immediate Release
2016-06-16
HR organizations condemned Rajab's arrest stressing that all HR activists must have freedom to operate in their country.
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Bahrain's King Supports Measures Taken against Al-Wefaq
2016-06-16
Bahrain's King voiced his support for measures taken by government against Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society.
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Bahraini PM: Actions Taken Are Part of a Bundle of Initiatives
2016-06-16
Bahrain's PM said recent actions taken by government against violators of laws come within context of bundle of initiatives.