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Reuters: FIFA Candidate Salman Denies British MP's Allegations
2016-02-24
Bahrain Mirror (Reuters): British Member of Parliament Damian Collins used parliamentary privilege on Tuesday to accuse FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of taking development project funds to finance an election bid.
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HR Defender Nabeel Rajab Expects Bahrain to be Listed as "Priority country" in British Report
2016-02-24
The President of the Bahrain Center for Human rights and prominent human rights defender, Nabeel Rajab, said that Bahrain is expected to be listed as a "Priority country" in Britain's upcoming report "due to increasing human rights activism"
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For 2nd Consecutive Day: Security Forces Remove Husseini Food Stands by Force in Manama
2016-02-24
The Bahraini authorities removed a number of Husseini “free food stands” in the Bahraini capital, Manama, by force, following a speech delivered by the Minister of Interior.
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Royal Decree Strips Major & his Family of Bahraini Nationality
2016-02-24
The King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, issued a royal decree revoking the Bahraini citizenships of "Major Ali Hussein Hawrani, and all the members of his family who were granted the nationality in succession.
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Bahraini FM: Bahrain Will not Join any Ground Operation in Syria
2016-02-24
The Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmad bin Mohammad Al Khalifa confirmed that Bahrain will not participate in any ground incursion into Syria.
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Verdict against Ebrahim Sharif to be Issued on Wednesday
2016-02-24
A Bahraini court will issue its verdict on Wednesday (February 24, 2016) against the prominent political dissenter Ebrahim Sharif, the former Secretary-General of Wa'ad Society, whom the authorities accuse of promoting the change of the regime.
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Omani Authorities Arrest Hassan Al-Baqali at Bahrain's Request
2016-02-24
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The authorities in Oman took Bahraini activist Hassan Al-Baqali into custody on Monday (February 22, 2016). He flew from Iran, the place of his residence, and was transiting through Oman airport heading to a European country.
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Bahrain Public Prosecution Accuses Sheikh Jassim Al-Khayat of “Promoting Animosity against the Regime”
2016-02-23
The Bahraini Public Prosecution raised charges of “publicly promoting animosity against the regime” against the head of the Arbitral Tribunal of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, Sheikh Jassim Al-Khayat.
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#Prisoner's_Right: Remove Glass Barriers & Respect Prisoners' Right to Medical Care
2016-02-23
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Activists on social media outlet, Twitter, voiced their solidarity with political detainees in bahrain, over the deteriorating prison conditions and their ongoing exposure to torture and lack of medical treatment.
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Sheikh Mohammad Khojasteh Exiled to Lebanese Capital Beirut
2016-02-23
Bahraini authorities on Sunday (February 21, 2016) expelled prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Mohammad Khojasteh from the country, a move which comes part of a campaign targeting the followers of the Shiite sect.
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About 15 Youths Arrested in House Raid Campaign in Bani Jamra
2016-02-23
Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini village of Bani Jamra was targeted with a campaign of house raids and break-ins since last night at the hands of Interior Ministry forces.
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Bahrain Public Prosecution Admits to Interrogating Children & Detaining them
2016-02-23
Bahrain Mirror: The Public Prosecution in Bahrain admitted to interrogating a number of children between the ages of 9 and 14, noting that some were questioned over charges of terrorist acts.
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Bahraini Court Sentences Detainee Layla Al-Qasir to Year in Prison
2016-02-23
Bahrain Mirror: Activists on social media circulated news about a decision made by a Bahraini court to imprison detainee Layla Al-Qasir for one year, over charges of sheltering political fugitives.
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PHOTOS: Marches & House Raids..Uprising Anniv. Protests Continue
2016-02-23
Peaceful protests continued across Bahrain, a week after the fifth anniversary of the popular uprising that called for political reform.
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Bahrain Supports Saudi Decision to Halt Lebanese Army Aid.. Hezbollah Accuses it of Sponsoring Terrorism
2016-02-21
Bahrain announced that it backs the Saudi decision to stop sending military aid to the Lebanese army and security forces, while Hezbollah stressed that “the Saudi decision reveals once again its false claims of countering terrorism.”
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Mass Protest in Bahrain Calls for Ending Al Khalifa Family’s Monopoly over Power
2016-02-21
Thousands of Bahrainis took to the streets to call for a democratic transition of power putting an end to the Al Khalifa family’s monopoly over power.
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Dr. Saeed Al-Samahiji on Hunger Strike since 6 Days
2016-02-21
The detained Bahraini Dr. Saeed Al-Samahiji has been on hunger strike for six days now, according to a statement by his family given on Friday (February 19, 2016).
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Amnesty Urges Doctors to Sign Open Letter Calling for Dr. Al-Ekri’s Release: Let’s not Forget this Courageous Doctor
2016-02-20
Amnesty International called for keeping in mind the courageous Bahraini doctor who spoke out against the abuses committed in Bahrain, Dr. Ali Al-Ekri, urging his fellow medical professionals to sign an open letter calling for his immediate release.
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Detainees in Dry Dock Prison: We’re Treated Like Animals
2016-02-20
Summary: Detainees in Bahrain’s Dry Dock Prison said that they are subjected to torture and are forced to imitate animal sounds.
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Appeals Court Upholds Expelling Shiite Cleric Stripped of Citizenship, Sheikh Mohammad Khojasteh
2016-02-20
The Bahraini High Criminal Court (Appeals) upheld the sentence to expel Sheikh Mohammad Khojasteh, the Bahraini Shiite cleric and member of Ulama Islamic Council, whose nationality had been revoked.