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On Feb. 14 Eve, Ayatollah Qassim Says Opposition is Adamant in Demanding Radical Reform
2021-02-17
One the tenth anniversary of the February 14 uprising which called for putting an end to Al Khalifa monopoly over power, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim confirmed that the Bahraini opposition is firm in its stance on radical reform.
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AFP: Ten Years on, Bahrain Paralyzed by Legacy of Arab Spring
2021-02-17
With a popular, reform-minded crown prince newly installed as prime minister, and a decade passed since the Arab Spring, Bahrain should be well placed to cast off the painful legacy of its uprising.
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Bahrain's Economy to Grow 3.3% this Year, must Cut Public Debt: IMF
2021-02-16
Bahrain's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be gradual, with growth projected at 3.3% this year after a 5.4% contraction in 2020, the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday.
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On Tenth Anniversary of February 14 Uprising: Al-Wefaq Says Dialogue is the Key
2021-02-16
On the tenth anniversary of the February 14 uprising that sought putting an end to Al Khalifa monopoly over power, the Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society stressed the importance of dialogue to solve the political crisis in the country.
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King Hamad Issues 13 Edicts before Leaving for the Emirates
2021-02-16
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued on Monday (February 15, 2021) 13 royal decrees before leaving for the Emirates.
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Crown Prince Appoints 13 Directors at Prime Minister's Court
2021-02-16
Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa issued on (February 15, 2021) Edict (10) appointing the following at the Prime Minister's Court:
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First Association for Jewish Communities Established in Gulf
2021-02-15
A press report revealed on Monday (February 15, 2021) the establishment of an association for the Jewish communities in the Gulf States.
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Photos: Protests Staged across Bahrain on 10th Anniversary of Feb. 14 Uprising amid Security Restrictions
2021-02-15
Marking the 10th anniversary of the February 14 uprising which started in 2011, citizens renewed their demands for freedom and democracy on Sunday night (February 14, 2021).
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Bahrain Roundup 2020: 111 Violations of Media Freedoms, 51 Judicial Measures, 25 Arrests and 12 Summonses
2021-02-13
2020 witnessed 111 violations of media freedoms and freedom of opinion and expression in Bahrain's public and virtual spaces.
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In Interview with Al-Manar TV Marking 10th Anniv. of Feb. 14 Uprising: Al-Daihi Says People of Bahrain Didn't Stop o let the world hear their voice
2021-02-13
Al-Wefaq deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Hussein Al-Daihi stressed in an interview, with Panorama program aired on the Lebanese Al-Manar Channel, that "the peacefulness choice has failed all the authorities' attempts to drag people to violence," and that "the people of Bahrain didn't stop taking to the streets and raising their voices."
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Bahrain's Approach to Critics Exemplified by it Treatment of Sheikh Ali Salman: Amnesty Int'l
2021-02-12
Amnesty International said on Thursday (February 11, 2021) that Bahrain's approach to critics since 2011 is exemplified by its treatment of Sheikh Ali Salman, the head of the now-banned al-Wefaq, which was the largest legal opposition party.
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Saudi Authorities Release Activist Loujain Al-Hathloul
2021-02-12
The Saudi authorities released human rights activist Loujain Al-Hathloul. "Loujain is at home!" her sister Lina tweeted, posting a picture of Loujain's face.
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Coronavirus Hits Jaw Central Prison, Inmate Tested Positive for COVID-19
2021-02-11
The Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday (February 9, 2021) that a detainee in Jaw Prison was infected with Coronavirus and said that it quarantined people in contact with him.
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Has Coronavirus Reached Jaw Prison? Why Have Authorities Excluded Prisoners from the Vaccine?
2021-02-11
Has the coronavirus reached Jaw Central Prison? This question has been repeated since yesterday by law experts and people following the prisoners' conditions. The other question is why the authorities have excluded inmates from the Coronavirus vaccination campaign?
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Salam Launches "Decade of Oppression" Report, Calls on Biden to Take Concrete Steps
2021-02-10
Salam for Democracy and Human Rights launched on Tuesday (February 9, 2021) a report entitled "Decade of Oppression: Authoritarianism in Bahrain 2011-2021".
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Bahrain Starts Granting Commercial Records to Israeli Companies Working in Manama
2021-02-10
The Bahraini government has started granting commercial records to Zionist institutions that will work in Bahrain.
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Ayatollah Qassim: Guardianship of the Jaffaria Waqf in Place of the Legitimate Guardianship is not Legitimate
2021-02-07
Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim issued a statement on (February 6, 2021) in which he commented on the issuance of royal decree 3/2021 regarding the powers of the Jaffaria Waqf.
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"Min Ahl Al-Jannah" Book Launched Marking 1st Anniv. of Martyr Kadhem Abbas Al-Sehlawi
2021-02-07
Marking the first anniversary of martyr Kadhem Abbas Al-Sehlawi, "Min Ahl Al-Jannah" book was launched yesterday (February 5, 2021).
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Sanabis: Vast Security Campaign Leads to Arrest of at Least 14 Citizens
2021-02-05
Security authorities affiliated with the Interior Ministry carried out a vast security campaign, raided dozens of houses and arrested at least 14 citizens in Sanabis, according to Al-Wefaq Society.
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AACC Addresses Defense Minister to End Export of Military arms to Saudi Arabia, UAE
2021-02-05
Responding to the decision of US President Joe Biden's administration to temporarily suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a coalition of civil society groups called on the Australian Government to follow his lead.