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Al Wefaq: Bahrainis Demand Transition to Democracy and State of Justice
2021-08-11
The Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society said that the demands of people of Bahrain are represented in political transition to a real democratic state based on the people's will with them being the source of all authorities and the establishment of a state of institutions and law.
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Bahrain's Ambassador to Washington: Thousands of Rockets Fired by Terrorist Palestinians into Israel
2021-08-10
Bahrain's Ambassador to the US Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa said the recent fighting on Gaza was shorter in length and fewer in casualties compared to 2014 war, arguing that new lines of communication in region make it easier to defuse conflict.
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Saudi Arabia Turns Back on Bahrain, Leaves It to Face Qatari Media Arsenal as Boxing Bag
2021-08-10
In a very clear move, Riyadh turned its back on Manama despite its cries and complaints against Qatar and its media. Saudi Arabia, the largest and most powerful country in the GCC system, is no longer paying attention to what Bahrain's official media reiterates on the daily.
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Abdullah Al Khalifa Signs Cooperation Agreement with Israeli Research Center
2021-08-10
An Israeli news website said that the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs signed a historic agreement with the Derasat Institute of Bahrain
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More than 100 British Academics Stand in Solidarity with Detained Academic Abduljalil Al-Singace
2021-08-10
More than 100 academics signed an open letter in solidarity with detained Bahraini academic Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace and demanded the Bahraini authorities to stop the humiliating treatment against him and return his researches that were confiscated by the security authorities.
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HR Report Reveals Torture Detainee Mustafa Khatem was Subjected to
2021-08-10
A report by Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) revealed the torture and ill-treatment political prisoner Mustafa AbdulKarim Khatam was subjected to after his arrest in order to force him to confess.
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Bahrain, UN Sign Declaration of Intent for Cooperation, Coordination to Prepare National HR Plan
2021-08-10
Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani and the Acting Resident Coordinator for UN Activities and Chief of Mission of the Int'l Organization for Migration to Bahrain, Mohammed Al-Zarqani, signed a declaration of intent for cooperation and coordination to prepare, write and develop the National Human Rights Plan for the Kingdom of Bahrain for the years 2022-2026.
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Abdullah Al Khalifa Arrives in Tel Aviv, Describes Relations as "Promising Model for Regional Cooperation"
2021-08-10
Bahrain's Undersecretary for International Relations at the Foreign Ministry Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa arrived in the capital of the Israeli entity, Tel Aviv, on Sunday (August 8, 2021) and met with the Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.
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Peaceful Protests in Bahrain Demanding Release of Political Prisoners
2021-08-09
Dozens of Sanabis residents took to the streets on Friday evening to demand the release of political prisoners.
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Sheikh Zuheir, His Companions Prevented from Making Calls, Going to Prison Yard...Intentions to Prevent them from Commemorating Ashura
2021-08-07
Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) said that it received information from Jaw Central Prison indicating that Sheikh Zuheir Ashour and his companions have been prevented from making calls for a week, and that this period could be extended as a kind of punishment against them.
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Imad Al-Araibi Dies after Eight Years in Prison
2021-08-07
Al-Araibi's family, who lives in the village of Al-Musalla, was saddened by the loss of their son Imad a few months after his release from prison following 8 years of arbitrary arrest.
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India Accuses Former Bahrain Resident of Joining IS
2021-08-06
Indian media outlets reported that a lawsuit was filed by the Indian authorities against seven individuals, including a former resident in Bahrain known as Mohammed Amin, on charges of joining the Islamic State (IS), the Bahraini Gulf Daily News newspaper stated.
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Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Mohammad Al-Aali Released after Lung Cancer Diagnosis
2021-08-06
The Public Prosecution in Bahrain announced, via its Twitter account, the release of a political prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment, "in consideration of his health condition".
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Parliamentarians in France, Spain Raise Questions on Stance Regarding Violations in Bahrain
2021-08-05
European parliamentarians continued to pressure their governments on Bahrain's human rights file and abuses practiced by authorities in Manama against dissidents and activists.
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Iran's Central Bank launches legal action against Bahrain over Confiscated funds
2021-08-04
The Central Bank of Iran announced taking legal action to file a lawsuit against Bahrain.
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US Tom Lantos Commission Calls on Bahraini Authorities to Release Dr. Al-Singace
2021-08-04
The US Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission called on the Bahraini authorities to release political prisoner Abduljalil Al-Singace, who is on hunger strike.
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Cabinet Approves Memorandum to Create Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit
2021-08-04
The Cabinet approved during its session chaired by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa a memorandum by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding amending the provisions of the decree-law regarding medals, to create the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit.
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Saudi Arabia Increases Executions in 2021 after 2020 Fall: Amnesty
2021-08-04
Saudi Arabia ramped up executions in the first half of 2021 following a drop during its term as G20 president in 2020, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.
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Appeals Court Upholds 2-Year Jail Verdict against Mohammad Al-Zayani
2021-08-04
The High Appeals Court upheld on Tuesday (August 3, 2021) the 2-year jail verdict and execution of sentence issued against retired Colonel Mohammad Al-Zayani.
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One Day after Issuing "Zubarah and Bahrain Calendar", King Hamad Demands Controlling Social Media Outlets out of Respect for "Al-Ula Agreement"
2021-08-04
After days of controversy caused by the public media and Bahraini officials, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa does not seem to be serious about controlling the media escalation against Qatar and respecting the Al-Ula agreement.