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Sheikh Isa al-Mou’min Released on Bail
2016-09-29
Bahraini court decided to release Imam of Al-Khayf Mosque, Sheikh Isa al-Mou’min, after two months of detention.
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64 Academics from 20 Countries Urge Ban Ki-moon to Interfere to Stop Oppression in Bahrain
2016-09-28
64 researchers and academics sent letter to UN Secretary General expressing concern regarding recent repressive measures against Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Trial Adjourned until October 24 to Call Attesting Witness
2016-09-26
The fourth high criminal court presided over by judge Khalifa Al-Dhahrani held the fourth trial session of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim and adjourned it until October 24, 2016 to call the attesting witness.
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HRC Member States Condemn Bahraini Measures against Opposition
2016-09-25
More member states at the UN Human Rights Council condemned the measures adopted by the Bahraini authorities against the Bahraini opposition and civil society institutions.
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Sheikh Ali Al-Jufairi Released Yet Trial Continues
2016-09-23
A Bahraini court adjourned on Thursday (September 22, 2016) the trial of Shiite cleric Sheikh Ali Al-Jufairi until October 6 and released him on 200 BD bail.
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Bahraini Authorities Release Head of Ayatollah Isa Qassim's Office Sheikh Hussein Al-Mahrous
2016-09-22
The Bahraini authorities released on Thursday (September 22, 2016) head of Sheikh Isa Qassim's office Sheikh Hussein Al-Mahrous.
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Bahrain's Prosecution will Consider Sentence to be Issued against Sheikh Isa Qassim "In Presence" Verdict
2016-09-20
The Bahraini Public Prosecution claimed that the highest Shiite religious authority in Bahrain, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, did not refuse to attend the questioning and trial hearings, adding that "it is true he did not attend the interrogation because he was ill, as one of his lawyers reported at the time."
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Sheikh Abbas Kaabi: Oppressive Practices against Sheikh Isa Qassim will Cost Bahrain Dearly
2016-09-16
An Assembly of Iranian Experts member, Ayatollah Sheikh Abbas Kaabi, said that the Bahraini regime’s oppressive practices against Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim and his supporters will lead to an uprising, which in turn will cost the regime dearly.
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Sayed Hachem Al-Haidari: Regime's Move Revoking Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship Will Cost It Its Political Existence
2016-09-16
Sayed Hachem Al-Haidari said that the decision to revoke the citizenship of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim tore the cardboard cover the government has placed around the citizens’ demands
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Abdollahian: Proceeding in Sheikh Qassim’s Trial Indicates Negligence towards Muslims Sentiments
2016-09-16
Special advisor to the speaker of parliament for international affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian stressed that the case of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim is a concern to all Muslims.
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Ayatollah Isa Qassim’s Trial Adjourned until September 26
2016-09-15
High Criminal Court held third trial hearing of Shiite spiritual leader in Bahrain, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, over charges related to Khums religious obligation.
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PHOTOS: Tens of Thousands Take to Iranian Streets in Support of Bahraini People
2016-09-11
Tens of thousands of people protested in Iranian cities, in support of Bahraini people’s struggle against the ruling Al Khalifa family.
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Appeals Court: Al-Wefaq’s Case Adjourned until September 22
2016-09-06
The Appeal Civil Court adjourned in its first hearing on Tuesday (September 6, 2016) the case of dissolving Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society until September 22.
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Bahraini Courts Issue Prison Sentences against Shiite Clerics
2016-09-01
Bahraini courts issued prison sentences against Shiite clerics over their participation in open sit-in protest held outside Sheikh Isa Qassim’s house in Diraz.
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Ayatollah Isa Qassim Calls on Authorities to Allow Shia Worshipers to Hold Friday Prayers in Diraz
2016-09-01
Bahraini Shia spiritual leader Ayatollah Isa Qassim denounced ban on Friday prayers at Imam Sadiq Mosque in Diraz.
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Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior Demands Appointing New Imam to Allow Shiite Friday Prayers
2016-08-31
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior claimed that it did not prevent performing Friday prayer in Diraz, after the religious leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim condemned the prevention of Imam of the mosque and worshipers from reaching the Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque.
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Members of Iranian Parliament Condemn Attack on Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-08-26
Members of Iranian Parliament condemned the Bahraini authorities’ violation against leader of the Shia sect, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Prosecution Claims that Trial of Sheikh Isa Qassim is not Linked to Khums Ritual
2016-08-17
The Public Prosecution claimed that the trial of spiritual leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim is not linked to Khums ritual.
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After Forcing Him into Court, Sheikh Mahrous Refuses to be Tried Over Khums Ritual
2016-08-17
Sheikh Hussain Mahrous, director of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim’s office, refused to be tried over the Khums religious ritual.
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Bahrain: Clashes Erupted after Mass Anti-Regime Protests Friday
2016-08-13
Thousands of Bahrainis took to streets across Bahrain on Friday, denouncing recent oppressive measures taken by authorities against Shiite citizens in country.