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Dozens of Political Prisoners in Jaw Prison Develop Coronavirus Symptoms amid Interior Ministry Blackout
2022-01-17
Dozens of political detainees, who are sentenced to long prison terms, have developed Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms for nearly a week, amid silence and blackout by the prison administration and the Interior Ministry.
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US Senator Calls for Releasing Dr. Al-Singace, All Political Prisoners
2022-01-17
Democratic Senator Ben Cardin from Maryland called for the immediate and unconditional release of the detained Bahraini academic and human rights activist Abduljalil Al-Singace.
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Bahrain: Partial Disruption of Internet Services due to Bad Weather
2022-01-17
A number of citizens in Bahrain said (Saturday, January 15, 2022) that their Internet services were completely or partially disrupted at varying times from Saturday, January 15, 2022, amid full silence of local telecommunications companies and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority.
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MP Bernard O'Hara Condemns British Gov't Silence on Detention of Political Prisoners in Bahrain
2022-01-15
British MP Bernard O'Hara condemned the arrest of 1400 political prisoners being held in Jaw prison, 500 of whom have been sentenced to 20 years or more.
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Diplomatic Journalist Embarrasses State Department Spokesman on US Stance Regarding Dr. Al-Singace's Case
2022-01-14
Sayed Ahmed Al-Wadaei, director of advocacy at Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy, posted a tweet via his Twitter account saying that the Associated Press diplomatic journalist Matt Lee embarrassed the State Department spokesman during his speech.
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HRW: Bahrain's Int'l Allies should Condition their Aid to Bahrain on Improvement in its HR Record
2022-01-13
Bahraini activists commemorated the tenth anniversary of the 2011 pro-democracy uprisings amid heavy repression, including the arrest and torture of children, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2022. Independent media and prominent opposition groups remained outlawed.
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Prime Minister Ignores Demand to Meet with Licensed political Societies
2022-01-13
Author Abbas Bou Safwan said that Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, is still ignoring demand to meet with a number of licensed political societies.
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£20,000 to UK MPs to Take Part in Manama Dialogue
2022-01-13
The Government of Bahrain has paid more than £20,000 to members of the British House of Commons to take part in the Manama dialogue, press reports have revealed.
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15-Year-Jail Term Handed down to 4 Defendants in Political Case
2022-01-13
The Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain said that a Bahraini court issued on Wednesday (January 12, 2022) 15-year-jail term against 4 detainees in a politically motivated case.
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British MPs Discuss Gov't Support for Bahraini Agencies Accused of HR Violations
2022-01-12
British MPs are discussing the issue of the UK government's support through taxpayers for activities and funds belonging to the Bahrain regime accused of human rights violations.
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First Jewish Court in GCC States to be Opened Soon, We will Establish Jewish Education: Ebrahim Nonoo
2022-01-12
The Jewish Telegraph Agency revealed that the Association of Gulf Jewish Communities, launched a fundraising campaign to restore and care for Bahrain's Jewish cemetery.
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First Jewish Court in GCC States to be Opened Soon, We will Establish Jewish Education: Ebrahim Nonoo
2022-01-12
The Jewish Telegraph Agency revealed that the Association of Gulf Jewish Communities, launched a fundraising campaign to restore and care for Bahrain's Jewish cemetery.
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Bahrain: UK MPs to Debate Taxpayer Support as Political Prisoners Languish
2022-01-12
British MPs concerned about UK support and funding for the government of Bahrain have secured a parliamentary debate on Thursday over political prisoners in the Gulf kingdom.
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Saudi Arabia: Appeals Court Upholds Death Sentences against Two Bahrainis
2022-01-11
The Saudi Court of Appeals upheld on Tuesday (January 11, 2022) death sentence against Bahrainis, Sadiq Thamer and Jaafar Sultan, Al-Wefaq said via its Twitter account.
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Israeli Television Channel Seeks to Open Offices in Bahrain, Morocco
2022-01-11
The "Les Echos" French newspaper said there are ongoing efforts by the Israeli i24NEWS channel to open two offices in Bahrain and Morocco, after opening an office in Dubai last summer.
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Bahrain: 36 Human Rights Violations in First Week of January 2022
2022-01-11
The Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society said that it documented 36 cases of human rights violations against citizens in the first week of 2022.
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Mounir Mushaima Released after being Summoned to Al-Gudaibiya Police Station
2022-01-11
The Bahraini security authorities released on Sunday (January 9, 2022) activist Mounir Mushaima, brother of martyr Sami Mushaima, after summoning him to Al-Gudaibiya Police Station. His summons comes as the fifth anniversary of the martyrdom of Sami Mushaima approaches.
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Israel Began Buying Aluminium from Bahrain, Envoy Tells Al-Ayam Newspaper
2022-01-11
Israel began importing aluminium from Bahrain, Manama-based newspaper al-Ayam reported on Sunday, citing an interview with Eitan Na'eh, the Israeli ambassador to the Gulf Arab monarchy.
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Political Prisoner Complains of Being Denied His Right to Complete His Secondary Education
2022-01-09
Political detainee Jouma'a Nasser said that the Jaw Prison administration deliberately prevented him from taking his high school exams, because he complained about their ill-treatment.
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Number of British MPs Signing on Petition Demanding Al-Singace's Release Increases to 39
2022-01-09
The number of MPs signing on a parliamentary petition calling for the release of Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace has risen to 39.