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Al-Wefaq Mourns Al-Sitri: He Spoke Up for the People’s Livelihood Issues and Political Rights without Hesitation
2018-10-15
The National Islamic Al-Wefaq Society mourned Sheikh Abdul-Hussein Al-Sitri, one of Bahrain's leading religious scholars, who passed away on Sunday.
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Ayatollah Qassim Eulogizes Scholar Al-Sitri: He Followed and Held on to the Truth, Good Tidings to Him
2018-10-15
Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim, who is receiving treatment in Britain, issued a statement in which he mourned the demise of the religious scholar Sheikh Abdul Hussein Al-Sitri.
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Bahrain Clerics Mourn Scholar Abdul Hussain Al-Sitri: The Country Lost One of its Pillars
2018-10-15
On Sunday (14 October 2018), Sheikh Abdul-Hussein Al-Sitri, a senior religious scholar in Bahrain, passed away.
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Sheikh Mohammed Saeed Al-Aradi Detained for 7 Days, Referred to Trial
2018-07-24
Head of Northern Governorate Prosecution claimed that Sheikh Mohammed Saeed Al-Aradi published offensive tweets.
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Sayed Abdullah Al-Ghuraifi Returns to Bahrain after Undergoing Medical Examinations Abroad
2018-04-20
Sayed Abdullah Al-Ghuraifi, senior Shiite cleric in Bahrain, returned to Bahrain from Thailand after undergoing medical examinations there.
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Bahrain Clerics Call for Protests, Say Ayatollah Qassim Situation Can No Longer be Tolerated
2017-12-01
Clerics in Bahrain issued a statement expressing their deep concern over the health of the spiritual leader of the country's Shiite majority, Sheikh Isa Qassim, calling on the people in Bahrain to take the initiative and take to the streets.
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Bahrain Clerics Offer Congratulations on ISIS Eradication
2017-11-27
Clerics in Bahrain issued a statement in which they offered congratulations on the eradication of ISIS in Syria and Iraq, years after they had occupied vast areas across the two countries.
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Bahraini Shiite Cleric Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Shiite cleric Mohiddin Al-Mashaal
2017-11-02
A Bahraini court sentenced on Wednesday (November 1, 2017) Shiite cleric Mohiddin Al-Mashaal to one year in prison on charges of "insulting the (Prophet’s) companions."
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Bahrain: Shiite Cleric Summoned for Interrogation
2017-10-23
Bahraini security authorities summoned Shiite cleric Abdul Nabi Al-Nashabah for interrogation at Hamad Town police station, roundabout 17.
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Security Authorities Inform Sheikh Abdullah Al-Daqaq’s Wife She’s been Stripped of her Nationality & Expel her from Country
2017-07-22
The security authorities in Bahrain informed Shiite opposition cleric Sheikh Abdullah Al-Daqaq’s wife that her nationality has been revoked and deported her from the country hours after her arrival in Bahrain.
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Sheikh Hani Al-Banna Released after 10 Days of Detention
2017-07-13
Public Prosecution released on Wednesday Shiite cleric, Sheikh Hani Al-Banna, nine days after his arrest on July 3, 2017, following a visit to his detained son at Dry Dock prison.
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Bahrain Clerics Call for Participation in Marches Voicing Support for Families’ Right to Receive Bodies of Martyrs
2017-05-28
Clerics in Bahrain called for participating in marches to voice support for families’ right to receive the bodies of martyrs.
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Bahrain Senior Clerics: Verdict against Ayatollah Qassim a Major Shock, Conviction of Shiite Sect
2017-05-21
Bahrain's senior religious clerics said that the trial and conviction of His Eminence Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmad Qassim, represented a major shock.
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Open Diraz Sit-In Outside Sheikh Qassim’s House Marks 100th Day
2016-09-29
Bahraini citizens continued their open demonstration outside house of Shiite spiritual leader, Sheikh Isa Qassim, in Diraz, marking their 100th day.
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Sheikh Isa al-Mou’min Released on Bail
2016-09-29
Bahraini court decided to release Imam of Al-Khayf Mosque, Sheikh Isa al-Mou’min, after two months of detention.
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Bahraini Court Upheld 1-Year Prison Sentences against 3 Shiite Clerics
2016-09-22
Bahraini court upheld full year prison sentence against three Shiite religious clerics, after accusing them of taking part in Diraz demonstration.
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Preacher Sentenced to Two-Year Imprisonment over Diraz Demonstrations
2016-09-22
Preacher Habib al-Dirazi was sentenced to two-year imprisonment over Diraz demonstrations.
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Bahraini Clerics Welcome High Commissioner’s Speech and 35-Member State Statement
2016-09-19
Bahraini Shiite clerics said they welcome speech of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the statement of 35 member states of the HRC.
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Breaking: Sheikh Ali Salman Referred to Criminal Investigations Department
2016-09-15
Bahraini opposition leader’s wife said she received phone call stating that Sheikh Ali Salman was referred to Criminal Investigations Department.
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Canada Criticizes Bahrain for Arrest of Opposition Personnel and Religious Scholars
2016-09-15
Canada's representative at Human Rights Council criticized Bahraini government's revocation of opposition members' nationalities arbitrarily.