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Al-Wefaq Condemns Terrorist Act in Ahvaz, Expresses Solidarity with Victims
2018-09-24
The Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society condemned the terrorist act that took place in Ahvaz province in the Islamic Republic of Iran and led to the death of dozens of innocent Iranian people.
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MoI Tells Preachers: Reciting Imam Hussain Martyrdom has Terrorist Purpose
2018-09-22
A ridiculous joke was widely circulated on social media after the arrests of Sheikh Hani Al-Bana’a and Sheikh Yasin Al-Jamri on September 16 (6th of Muharram).
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MoI Summons for Interrogations Citizens who Performed Prayers in Manama on 10th Eve of Ashura
2018-09-22
The Interior Ministry summoned for interrogation number of Shiite citizens who performed prayers in Manama and participated in the mourning processions of 10th Muharram eve (September 19, 2018).
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Education Ministry Undersecretary Mohammed Mubarak Covers Up Forging Scandal with Chinese Universities Issue
2018-09-22
There’s nothing easier than causing confusion to hide a big scandal. In a country like Bahrain, officials master such things. They are very good at manipulating certain situations and painting them to be sectarian in order to bury them and protect senior state officials.
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MoI Arrests Ashura Obsequy Organizers after Protestors Wrote King’s Name on Street
2018-09-21
The security authorities arrested each of Mohammad Bu Hamid and Abdullah Bu Rashid, the organizers in Imam Al-Rida obsequy in Al-Malikiya village, and ordered their arrest for 15 days pending investigations over charge of “inciting hatred against the regime”, according to activists.
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Following Adel Flaifel’s Footsteps in the 90s: Pay Us and We’ll Free Your Sons Early
2018-09-21
Exploitation of authority and blackmailing people for money is nothing new. These incidents have been happening since the 1990s and are still taking place this day.
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Al-Wefaq Condemns Reprisals and Intimidation Practiced by Authorities in Ashura
2018-09-19
The Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society issued a statement stressing that the acts of repression, intimidation and widespread targeting of the Ashura season by the Bahraini authorities are a blatant attack on religious freedom and a violation of the right of people to think, and they reveal to what extent the authorities fight communal coexistence.
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Two Shiite Clerics Arrested for 15 Days over Sermons They Delivered in Ashura
2018-09-19
The Bahraini authorities remanded Sheikh Hani Al-Bana’a and Sheikh Yasin Al-Jamri for 15 days pending investigation over charge of inciting hatred against the regime on background of sermons they delivered in Ashura.
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Detainee Hajar Mansour Transferred to Hospital after being Attacked by Prison’s Director
2018-09-19
London-based activist, Sayed Ahmed Al-Wadaei, said that the director of Women’s Prison in Hamad Town, officer Maryam Al-Bardouli, attacked his mother-in-law Hajar Mansour who is serving a 3-year jail term, over political cases fabricated against her as a reprisal due to her son-in-law’s activism.
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Bahraini Authorities Release 5 Clerics, Arrest 3 over Ashura Commemorations
2018-09-19
The Bahraini authorities released Shiite preachers and summoned others. Meanwhile, more than 3 clerics have been arrested so far, after brining against them charges related to inciting hatred against the regime on the background of taking part in Ashura commemorations.
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BCHR: Bahraini Authorities are Fighting Shiite Rituals in Ashura
2018-09-19
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) said that the security authorities in Bahrain target freedom of religion and belief through imposing restrictions on the commemoration of religious rituals and Ashura rituals in Bahraini villages and cities.
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Bahrain Public Prosecution’s Role in Covering Up Forged Degrees
2018-09-19
The public Prosecution has recalled that its duty does not involve revealing the truth when it comes to governmental bodies, so it was quick to release a statement attempting to convince the public that the Ministry of Education is doing its job.
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Bahrain Arrests Two Clerics who Participated in Commemorating Ashura Rituals
2018-09-18
The Bahraini authorities arrested on Sunday (September 16, 2018) two preachers over taking part in commemorating Ashura occasion. Meanwhile, the authorities didn’t present any explanation about their arrest.
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Sayed Sadiq Al-Ghuraifi and Sheikh Mahdi Al-Karzakani Summoned for Investigation
2018-09-18
The Bahraini authorities summoned on Monday (September 17, 2018) Sayed Sadiq Al-Ghuraifi and Sheikh Mahdi Al-Karzakani over taking part in commemorating Ashura occasion.
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“Social Insurance Authority” Board of Directors Meets for First Time
2018-09-17
Board of directors of Social Insurance Authority held its first meeting on Sunday (September 16, 2018) since its appointment by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in mid-August.
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UK Company to Establish Tax System despite Proposing Highest Bids
2018-09-17
Press information mentioned that the Finance Ministry is about to assign “PricewaterhouseCoopers” company to do main tasks related to starting establishing a project for tax system and application of VAT.
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On Int’l Day of Democracy Al-Wefaq Says: Bahrainis are Paying Dearly for Demanding Democracy
2018-09-17
On the International Day of Democracy, September 15, the Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society stressed that the issue of the people of Bahrain is the most important and it must be supported because the people of Bahrain are paying dearly at all levels because of their demand for democracy. The country is still bleeding in all directions, despite the Bahrainis’ peaceful and civilized approach in expressing their demands.
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Ali Mushaima Ends his Hunger Strike after Medical Advice and Promises to Give his Father Right to Treatment
2018-09-17
Ali Mushaima announced on Saturday (September 15, 2018) stopping his hunger strike with continuing his protest outside the Bahraini Embassy in London.
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Photographer Hussain Hubail Released after 5 Years of Arrest over "Tamarod" Case
2018-09-17
The security authorities released today Bahraini photographer Hussain Hubail (26 years) after spending 5 years in jail after being accused of being a member in "February 14 Media Network" and a member in what was known as "Bahrain Tamarod" that tried to call for participation in protests similar to the Egyptian Tamarod movement in 2013.
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Bahrain: Another Preacher Summoned over Commemorating Ashura Occasion
2018-09-17
The Bahraini authorities summoned on Sunday (September 16, 2018) preacher Sheikh Yasin Al-Jamri on the background of taking part in commemorating Ashura rituals.