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Protests, Heavy Security Presence as Execution of Two Citizens Approaches
2019-07-27
Hundreds of citizens took to the streets in different areas across Bahrain on Friday (July 26, 2019) in protest against the imminent execution of Ahmad Al-Malali and Ali Al-Arab.
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Al-Wefaq Issues an Appeal to Stop Execution of Al-Malali and Al-Arab
2019-07-27
The Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society issued a national appeal to stop the implementation of executions against Ali Al-Arab and Ahmad Al-Malali.
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US Congress HR Commission: We Urge King of Bahrain to Stop Execution of Ali Al-Arab and Ahmad Al-Malali
2019-07-27
Two US congressmen called on Bahrain to stop the imminent execution of two political dissidents.
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Amnesty Int’l Calls on Bahrain’s Allies Urge Bahraini Authorities to Stop Imminent Executions
2019-07-27
Amnesty International stressed today that the Bahraini authorities must urgently halt the imminent execution of two men who were convicted after a grossly unfair mass trial after they were tortured to confess, said.
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UN Expert Urges Bahrain to Halt Executions of Al-Arab and Al-Malali amid Torture Allegations
2019-07-27
A UN human rights expert said Bahrain must halt the reportedly imminent execution of two men who were sentenced to death on the basis of confessions allegedly obtained through torture, and after trials which appear not to have fulfilled guarantees of fairness and due process.
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HRW: Bahrain King is committing Grave Injustice by Ratifying the Death Sentences
2019-07-27
Bahraini authorities appear ready to carry out death sentences against Ali al-Arab, 25, and Ahmad al-Malali, 24, both Bahraini citizens, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Al-Malali’s Family Informed by Prison Officer Special Visit’s Due to “Orders from Above”
2019-07-27
Prominent human rights activist, Ebtisam Al-Sayegh, said the family of prisoner sentenced to death, Ahmad Al-Malali, were told by a prison officer that the visit was based on "orders from above".
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Unscheduled Visits for Prisoners on Death Row Ali Al-Arab and Ahmed Al-Malali, Concerns over Imminent Execution
2019-07-27
The parents of prisoners, Ali Al-Arab and Ahmad Al-Malali, who are sentenced to death, said they had received phone calls from the Jaw Central Prison administration informing them that they have an unscheduled private visit with their sons, which raised concerns that the authorities would soon execute the death sentence.
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Jalila Al-Salman Receives "Mary Hatwood" Int'l Award
2019-07-26
Deputy president of (dissolved) Bahrain Teachers Association Jalila Al-Salman received Mary Hatwood Futrell award during a ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday (July 25, 2019), on sideline of Education International world congress.
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Dr. Abdulhadi Khalaf: Outcome of 20 Years of Reform Ruse in Bahrain: Years of Lies (Part 2)
2019-07-26
Bloody Thursday formed a tragic end to the ruse that went on too long. After Bloody Thursday, it was no longer an issue that can be settled by constitutional amendments or by arguments over the expansion of the powers of the parliament or the redress of human rights violations.
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USS Boxer Pulls into Khalifa Port One Week after Claims of Downing Iranian Drone
2019-07-26
An American website said that the USS Boxer pulled into Bahrain's Khalifa bin Salman Port on Thursday for a visit, days after the amphibious assault ship made headlines for downing at least one Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Calls to Stop Arms Sale to Bahrain due to HR Violations
2019-07-26
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar called on the US government to stop arms sale to Bahrain due to human rights violations.
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US Congressman Jim McGovern Calls on Bahrain to Stop Discrimination against Shia, Release Nabeel Rajab
2019-07-26
US Congressman Jim McGovern called on the Bahraini government to stop discrimination against Shia and allow press to work freely.
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ADHRB: 1 in Every 635 Bahrainis Arbitrarily Detained, Abused
2019-07-26
Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) said that "1 in every 635 Bahrainis has been arbitrarily detained, disappeared, tortured, raped, killed, or otherwise abused" by the Ministry of Interior.
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Pompeo Says he'd Go to Iran if Needed
2019-07-26
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday he was willing to go to Iran for talks amid tensions between Tehran and Washington, but also called on Japan, Britain and other nations to join a maritime force to guard oil tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia Aims to Expand Pipeline to Reduce Oil Exports via Gulf
2019-07-26
Saudi Arabia aims to raise the capacity of its east-west pipeline by 40% in two years so more of its oil exports can avoid passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the energy minister said on Thursday.
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Britain Begins Escorting all UK Vessels through Hormuz Strait
2019-07-26
Britain has started sending a warship to accompany all British-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a change in policy announced on Thursday after the government previously said it did not have resources to do so.
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Bahrain Transparency Society Asks Education Ministry to Meet Demands of Top Students and Publish Scholarships Distribution
2019-07-26
Bahrain Transparency Society asked the Education Ministry to be transparent and publish the names of scholarship distribution results along with the name, average of graduation, university name and specialty.
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Bahraini Salafist Sheikh Says Al-Jazeera Channel Presenters are Kharijites, Brotherhood, Infidels, Atheists, Masons and Jews
2019-07-25
Bahraini salafist cleric, Sheikh Fawzi Al-Athari, Imam of Imam Al-Bukhari center in Qalali in Bahrain, describes Al-Jazeera Channel presenters as "Kharijites". He said in a sermon on (July 20, 2019): "Look at Al-Jazeera Channel and all of Qatar's channels, they are Kharijites, brotherhood, infidels, atheists, masons and there are Jews among them."
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Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim Calls to Resist Injustice
2019-07-25
Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim issued a statement on Wednesday (July 24, 2019) in which he called to resist injustice and not to surrender to it.