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Muslim Brotherhood Cleric Lashes Out at Unified Prayer between Sunnis and Shiites in Bahrain
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: A Sunni cleric lashed out at the unified prayer between the Sunnis and Shiites that the the Bahrain Foundation for Reconciliation and Civil Discourse called for holding in Al-Kabir (Grand) Mosque in Bahrain’s A’ali on Friday.
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Manama Governor: Mourning Processions are Allowed as Precautionary Measures Will Be Taken for Over 50 Mosques
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: The Governor of the Bahraini capital, Manama, Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, stated that “there is no decision preventing mourning processions commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ali (pbuh) from being held.”
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Bahraini Pastor Fears Churches might be Targeted by Terrorist Attacks
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: The pastor of Bahrain’s National Evangelical Church, Reverend Hani Aziz, said that all 18 churches need to be secured and protected like the mosques and obsequies.
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Al-Wefaq’s Majeed Milad Gets 7 days Pending Investigation over Charges of Inciting Hatred against the Regime
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain’s Public Prosecution questioned a prominent member of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society. Majeed Milad, over charges of inciting hatred against the regime
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Book Declaring the Bohra Sect Followers as Disbelievers Distributed for Free in Manama
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: The Al-Wasat newspaper said that copies of a booklet declaring the Bohra sect followers as disbelievers is being distributed for free in the Bahraini capital, Manama.
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Bahraini Authorities Accuse Sheikh Issa Eid of Inciting Hatred against the Regime
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: Bahraini authorities summoned Shiite cleric Sheikh Issa Eid for questioning over his Friday Sermon, accusing him of inciting hatred against the regime.
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Jaffaria Waqf Urges Limiting Commemoration of Imam Ali Martyrdom Anniv. as BOHR Voices Concerns
2015-07-04
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain’s Jaffaria Endowments Directorate urged the directorates of Shiite religious centers and obsequies to limit the commemoration of Imam Ali martyrdom anniversary to indoor ceremonies as a precautionary measure, while the BOHR voiced its concern.
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Bahraini Interior Ministry: Volunteers Enlisted to Help Security Forces Guard Mosques
2015-07-04
Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini Minister of Interior, Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, urged the mayors of governorates to cooperate with those in charge of places of worship in order to nominate a number of citizens as volunteers to contribute to the security plan.
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Bahraini Citizen Files Complaint against Riot Police for Firing Tear Gas at his Home
2015-07-04
Bahrain Mirror: A Bahraini citizen filed a complaint at the Hamad town police station after security forces fired tear gas canisters at his home in Damestan village.
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Saudi MOI: Kuwait Mosque Suicide Bomber Passed through Bahrain First
2015-07-04
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The suicide bomber behind the deadly attack on Kuwait’s Imam Sadiq Mosque, identified as Saudi citizen Fahad bin Suleiman Al-Gabbaa had arrived at Bahrain International Airport from Riyadh on June 25, 2015 and then left for Kuwait Friday morning.
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Detainee Ali Haroun Beaten During a Phone Call with His Mother
2015-07-03
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The Bahraini detainee Ali Haroun (21 years old) was severely beaten on Tuesday night (June 30, 2015) while having a phone conversation with his mother who heard his cries and pleading.
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Saudi-Based Companies Warn their Western Employees against Traveling to Bahrain
2015-07-03
Operating companies in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia have warned western employees, especially Americans, against gathering in crowded areas and worship places in case they visit Bahrain.
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Reports Say "Prosecution" Appealed Verdict against Al-Wefaq's Sheikh Ali Salman
2015-07-03
The defense lawyer of Bahrain's opposition leader, Abdullah Al-Shamlawi, stated that "there are news saying the Public Prosecution has appealed the verdict issued against the Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, Sheikh Ali Salman".
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Dr. Saeed Al-Samahiji Released from Prison
2015-07-03
The Bahraini authorities released on Wednesday (July 1, 2015) Dr. Saeed Al-Samahiji after serving his one full year sentence.
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Dr. Al-Singace's Situation Raises Great Concerns: Transferred to Al-Qal'a Hospital after 100 Days of Hunger Strike
2015-07-03
The EBOHR and SALAM for Democracy and Human Rights articulated their collective worries regarding the health and safety of Bahraini activist, Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace, who has entered his 100th day of hunger strike.
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BCHR Issues Report on "Jaw Prison": Bahraini Government's Brutality in Country's Central Prison
2015-07-03
Bahrain Center for Human Rights, Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain and Bahrain Institution for Rights and Democracy issued a report on Jaw Prison events based on interviews with inmates who were released weeks following the attack.
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Reuters: Gulf States Tighten Security for Frightened Shi'ites After Mosque Blasts
2015-07-03
Reuters: It may have been a prank, albeit a malevolent one, or a genuine threat of violence, when flyers featuring the Islamic State flag were placed near a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Bahrain this week.
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US Newspapers: Washington will Sell Flawed “Humvee” Vehicles to Bahrain..Ban Lift will not include the MoI
2015-07-02
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The American “New York Times” newspaper said that the Obama administration’s decision issued on Monday, June 29, 2015, with regards to lifting the ban on security assistance will not include Bahrain’s Interior Ministry.
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HRF: US Decision to Lift holds on Arms Exports to Bahrain is Major Blow to Reform Efforts
2015-07-02
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Human Rights First (HRF) said that it is concerned about the US State Department’s decision to lift the holds on security assistance to the Bahrain Defense Force and National Guard.
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Congressman “McGovern” Describes US Lift of Arms Embargo on Bahrain as Dangerous Step
2015-07-02
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Congressman, senior House Democrat and chairman of Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Jim McGovern, described the US State Department’s decision to lift arms embargo on Bahrain as a “dangerous step backward for human rights”.