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Reuters: Thousands of Indian Female Workers Held in Bahrain & Other Gulf Prisons Need Help
2016-05-27
Women domestic workers from India's southern Andhra Pradesh are languishing in jails in Gulf states after attempting to flee abusive employers...
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Two Bahraini Police Hurt in Clashes with Protesters
2016-05-27
Two Bahraini policemen were wounded in clashes with protesters in the hometown of a jailed Shiite opposition chief, according to an interior ministry statement in the Gulf kingdom.
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Lawyer: Jaffaria Endowments Filed Complaint against Sheikh Al-Mansi
2016-05-27
Lawyer Jassim Serhan said Jaffaria Endowments filed complaint against Al-Masni at Interior Ministry to prevent him from preaching..
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Freedom House Recalls Abdulhadi & Zainab Al-Khawaja on Its 75th Anniversary
2016-05-26
Freedom House recalled two Bahraini activists in celebration held, marking its 75th anniversary.
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Prisoners Rights Commission: 1,000 Inmates Held in Jaw Prison over Riot-Related Charges
2016-05-26
Prisoners and Detainees Rights Commission said number of prisoners arrested over (politically-motivated) riot charges reached about 1,000.
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Ombudsman: Zainab Al-Khawaja Handed Baby to her Husband Wednesday Night
2016-05-26
Ombudsman said the the last time Zainab Al-Khawaja handed her baby over took place on May 25, 2016.
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UK Foreign Aid Spent on Notorious Human Rights Abuser, Bahrain
2016-05-25
Although Bahrain commonly uses torture, the UK continues to train troops from the island kingdom.
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Al-Wefaq: Karimi's Deportation Violates Bahrain Constitution
2016-05-25
Al-Wefaq said expulsion of Taimour Karimi is an illegal action and clear example of ongoing practice of deportation.
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US State Dept. Says Zainab Al-Khawaja's Case Is an Issue
2016-05-24
Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner confirmed that the case of Zainab Al-Khawaja is considered an issue to the US.
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Bahrain Refuses to Allow Activist's Toddler Out of Jail: HR Group
2016-05-24
Bahraini authorities have turned down request by family of Zainab Al-Khawaja to allow her toddler out of prison.
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Jaw Prison Inmates Launch Hunger Strike against Maltreatment
2016-05-24
Inmates held in Jaw Central Prison’s Block 10 went on a hunger strike in protest of the maltreatment.
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NIHR President: Revealing Photos of Suspects Is Legal…We Solve Jaw Prison Issues over Phone
2016-05-24
The President of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) Abdulaziz Abul said that publishing photos of suspects...
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Wide Campaign of Arrests in Bahrain's Sitra
2016-05-23
Bahraini authorities launched in the early hours of Sunday a campaign of house raids and arrests in Sitra, which led to the arrest of at least 10 citizens.
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BFHR: 8 Arrests, 14 House Raids in 3rd Week of May
2016-05-21
The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights (BFHR) said that the Bahraini authorities arbitrarily sentenced 38 citizens, including 3 children, to a total of 231 years and 6 months in prison during the third week of May, 2016.
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Thousands in Bahrain Protest Ruling Family’s Monopoly over Power
2016-05-21
Thousands of Bahrainis took to the streets west of the Bahraini capital Manama, reiterating their call for a democratic transition of power.
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Sheikh Al-Mansi’s Trial Adjourned until May 24 with Continued Detention
2016-05-21
Bahrain’s Third Minor Criminal Court adjourned the trial of Shiite cleric Sheikh Mohammad Al-Mansi with continued detention until May 24, 2016.
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Bahrain Shura Committee Approves Banning Clerics from Politics
2016-05-21
The Legal and Legislative Committee of the Consultative Council (Shura) approved the amendments proposed...
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King of Bahrain Meets with Saudi King in Jeddah
2016-05-21
The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud ...
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Bahrain King Files Legal Complaint against The Times over Criticism of Seat Beside Queen Elizabeth
2016-05-20
The British daily, The Times, said on its website that Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa filed a legal complaint against the newspaper over an article, criticizing the decision to sit Queen Elizabeth II next to King Hamad at her 90th birthday celebrations.
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After 5 Years, Bahrain Mirror Launches First New English Website
2016-05-20
Marking its fifth anniversary, Bahraini Mirror reveals its new look and launches its new English website.