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Protestors Burn Photo of First Bahraini Ambassador to Israeli Entity
2021-04-02
Protestors burnt the Israeli flag and photo of the Head of Bahrain's Diplomatic Mission to the State of Israel, Ambassador Khalid Yusuf Al-Jalahma, expressing popular anger over the development of relations and normalization with the Israeli entity.
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Ayatollah Isa Qassim Asks GoB to Choose between Releasing Prisoners and Keeping them to Die in Prisons
2021-04-02
Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim called for the release of prisoners and addressed the government of Bahrain saying "Choose between releasing prisoners and keeping them to die in prisons."
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Protests in Bahrain Demanding Release of Prisoners after Coronavirus Outbreak in Prisons
2021-04-02
Hundreds of citizens took to the streets in different areas across Bahrain for the second day in a row (Tuesday, March 30, 2021) demanding the authorities to release prisoners after Coronavirus outbreak in prison.
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King Hamad Appoints Yusuf Al-Jalahma as Bahrain's Ambassador to Israeli Entity
2021-03-31
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued on Tuesday (March 30, 2021) Royal Decree 43/2021, appointing Ambassador Khalid Yusuf Al-Jalahma as Head of Bahrain's Diplomatic Mission to the State of Israel.
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Inmates Tell Bahrain Mirror: We Haven't Seen One Single Mask since Outbreak of Pandemic, State TV Broadcasts Lies
2021-03-30
Responding to questions raised by Bahrain Mirror, political prisoners in Jaw Central Prison say they have been living in harsh conditions since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic inside the prison.
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Sheikh Hussein Al-Daihi: Lives of Prisoners in Danger
2021-03-30
Al-Wefaq deputy Secretary-General, Sheikh Hussein Al-Daihi, said that "the lives of prisoners of conscience in Bahrain have been in constant danger for years and are in more danger with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic."
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Families of Prisoners Stage Protests in their Villages Demanding Release of their Family Members amid Coronavirus Outbreak in Prison
2021-03-30
Families of prisoners staged protests on Monday (March 29, 2021) night in different Bahraini areas, demanding the authorities to reveal the fate of their sons in Jaw prison, which has become an epicenter for the Coronavirus, and calling for emptying prisons in light of this pandemic.
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Israel Advises Citizens to Avoid UAE and Bahrain Citing Iranian Threat
2021-03-30
Israel's National Security Agency on Monday advised tourists against travel to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and other countries across the region, citing the threat of attack by Iran.
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Former Bahraini MP Ali Alaswad: Deficient Democracy in Bahrain: Between Dream of People's Sovereignty and Unilateral Decision-Making
2021-03-30
The political experience in many Middle Eastern countries, including the Gulf states, is still growing towards maturity or is still far from the idea upon which democracy was built in developed countries, as individual or family rule is prevalent and there is no place for political partnership in governance.
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Prisoners in Jaw Prison Complain about Severe Hunger, Over 50 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases: HR Statement
2021-03-30
The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights and SALAM for Democracy and Human Rights issued an update on the condition of prisoners infected with Coronavirus.
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Al-Wefaq Announces Infection of Sheikh Hasan Isa with Coronavirus
2021-03-30
Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society announced the infection of detainee Sheikh Hasan Isa with Coronavirus.
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BCHR Calls on Bahraini Authorities to Release Prisoners for Humanitarian Reasons after Outbreak of Coronavirus among Them
2021-03-29
BCHR called on the Bahraini authorities to immediately release the prisoners for humanitarian reasons, and to adopt the principle of social distancing to limit the spread of the virus in prisons, in addition to providing protective supplies such as masks, disinfectants, and gloves to reduce the risk of infection.
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More than 1000 Coronavirus Cases within 24 Hours in Bahrain
2021-03-29
Out of 16820 COVID-19 tests carried out on March 28, 2021, 1027 new cases have been detected, 309 of whom are among expatriate workers, 702 new cases are contacts of active cases, and 16 are travel related, the Ministry of Health announced.
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49 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Jaw Prison, Families Protest in front of Ombudsman
2021-03-29
Coronavirus cases increased in Jaw Central Prison on Sunday to 49.
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BFHR, Salam DHR: 39 Confirmed Positive Coronavirus Cases in Jaw Prison, Gov't should Take Rapid Measures and Release Prisoners
2021-03-29
Bahrain Forum for Human Rights and Salam for Democracy and Human Rights documented the names of 39 inmates who tested positive for Coronavirus.
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Lies of MoI Uncovered: Coronavirus Spreads in Jaw Prison, Prisoners in Critical Condition Transferred for Treatment
2021-03-29
Seven days ago, Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, complained that "Bahrain is subject to biased reports from foreign parties and organizations and misleading media channels with the intention of questioning its national achievements."
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Latest Developments in Jaw Prison: More than 26 Detainees Infected with Coronavirus, Prison Administration Unable to Deal with Situation
2021-03-28
Informed sources confirmed to Bahrain Mirror the infection of more than 26 prisoners with Coronavirus. Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry announced the discovery of 3 positive cases only.
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EDITORIAL: Bahrain and Coronavirus: Will PM Begin his Reign with Corpses of Dissidents Piling up in Jaw Prison?
2021-03-28
Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahraini Prime Minister, may not be willing to stain his reign; however, the first stain has already made its mark. The European Parliament's unanimous condemnation of human rights violations in Bahrain on March 11 was the first move tainting his era.
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Coronavirus Hits Jaw Prison: 6 Cases so Far, Officials Not Responding to Calls of Prisoners' Families
2021-03-28
Six positive Coronavirus cases have been discovered so far among inmates in Jaw Prison. It was confirmed that prisoner of conscience Ahmad Mohammad Saleh from Bani Jamra contracted the virus on March 25, 2021.
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Bahrain without 2021 Fiscal Balance, Deficit Reaches 3.4 Bln and Public Debt without Ceiling, Who Protects Citizens?
2021-03-27
Raising Bahrain's public debt ceiling to 15 billion dinars ($39.682 billion) puts further pressure on the country's public budget, while plans to pay off accumulated debts since Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa took office in 1999 are absent.