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Bahrain Official Gazette Publishes Royal Decree Revoking Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship
2016-07-04
Bahrain's Official Gazette published royal decree pursuant to which the citizenship of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim was revoked.
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VIDEO: Documentary Recounts Story of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-07-02
Ahwaz Voice posted short documentary recounting story of Sheikh Isa Qassim on social media.
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Local Paper: Bahraini Authorities Block Diraz Entrances with More Barbed Wires and Piles of Sand
2016-06-29
Local Al-Wasat Bahraini newspaper said that the authorities in Bahrain intensified their security measures in the Diraz area.
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Photos: Thousands of Bahrainis Continue their Rally outside Sheikh Isa Qassim's House for Eighth Consecutive Day
2016-06-28
Thousands of citizens continue their open rally in Diraz in front of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim's house for the eighth consecutive day, during which they chanted anti-government slogans.
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Marc Owen Jones: Twitter Suspends 1,800 Twitter Accounts for Spreading Repeated Sectarian Tweets against Shia and Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-06-26
Twitter suspended 1800 sectarian bot accounts after activity from suspicious accounts Tweeting content justifying move against Sheikh Qassim.
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Business Standard: Bahrain Became Proxy for Pan-Regional feud with Iran... It Could be a Loser
2016-06-26
The economic Business Standard magazine said that Bahrain is caught in the middle of a high-stakes game between its larger neighbours, Saudi Arabia and Iran.
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Iraqis Protest in front of Bahraini Embassy in Baghdad Condemning Harassment of Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-06-26
Hundreds of protestors took to the streets in front of the Bahraini Embassy in Iraq's Baghdad, ...
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VIDEO-Nasrallah: Stripping Ayatollah Isa Qassim of Nationality Extremely Dangerous, Al Khalifa Execute Orders of Smallest Saudi Princes
2016-06-25
Hezbollah Secretary-General reiterated stern condemnation of Bahraini authorities decision to strip Sheikh Isa Qassim of citizenship.
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Detained Opposition Figures Urge Bahrainis to Defend Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-06-25
Imprisoned opposition figures at Bahrain’s Jaw Prison issued statement voicing their solidarity with Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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PHOTOS: Thousands Continue to Protest outside Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Home, Al-Mashaal Warns Authorities of Raiding Rally
2016-06-25
Head of dissolved Bahraini Ulama Islamic Council warned security forces of consequences of raiding rally site in Diraz.
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UN Special Adviser: Bahrain & Region Facing Critical Moments, Repression Won’t Eliminate People’s Grievances
2016-06-24
UN Special Adviser for Prevention of Genocide said Bahrain and region are facing critical moments.
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Decisive Period in Bahrain: Thousands Rally outside Shia Leader’s Home in Diraz as National Guard Surrounds Area
2016-06-24
It doesn’t seem Bahraini authorities are willing to draw back from their latest string of arbitrary security measures.
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Rally Outside Shiite Sheikh's Home Reflects Bahrain Unrest
2016-06-24
Hundreds of Bahraini protesters kept up their rally Thursday outside the home of Shiite cleric.
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Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Al-Sistani Phone Calls Ayatollah Qassim, Stresses Such Abuse Does Not Harm
2016-06-23
Bahrain’s leading Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim received phone call from Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Al-Sistani.
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NYT: Move against Ayatollah Qassim Latest in Escalating Crackdown by Sunni Bahrain Monarchy on Political Opposition
2016-06-23
NYT described Bahrain’s decision to revoke top Shiite cleric’s citizenship as escalating crackdown on political opposition.
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UK Raises Concerns at Senior Levels in Bahrain Government about Stripping Sheikh Isa Qassim of Nationality
2016-06-23
UK said it raised concerns at senior levels in Bahraini government about revoking nationality of top Shia cleric...
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warns of Islamic Revolution in Bahrain, Statement
2016-06-23
Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards said Bahrain's decision to revoke Shia spiritual leader’s citizenship would encourage rebellion in country.
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US Ambassador to HRC: Revoking Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship threatens Reconciliation in Bahrain
2016-06-23
US Ambassador said revoking citizenship of top Bahrain Shiite cleric diverts country from path of reform and reconciliation.
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UN Criticizes Repression in Bahrain, Urges Dialogue
2016-06-23
UN special adviser sharply criticized Bahrain's government for repressing opponents and revoking top Shiite cleric's citizenship.
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HRW: Bahrain Should Reverse Decision to Strip Sheikh Isa Qassim of Nationality, Immediately Release Nabeel Rajab
2016-06-22
HRW said Bahrain should reverse decision to arbitrarily strip senior cleric of citizenship and immediately release Nabeel Rajab.