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Next Friday, International Day of Solidarity with Bahraini People
2016-07-26
The Bahraini opposition announced that next Friday (July 29, 2016) shall be a day of solidarity with the people of Bahrain, calling on institutions, bodies, organizations, people, and elites in the Islamic world to urgently act in support of the Bahraini people.
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Bahraini Authorities to Try Shia Spiritual Leader on Wednesday over Charges Related to Religious Ritual
2016-07-25
High Criminal Court set Wednesday as date for first hearing in Bahraini Shia spiritual leaders Sheikh Ia Qassim’s trial.
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Bahrain Clerics Once again Stand in Solidarity with Sheikh Isa Qassim and Shiite Sect
2016-07-25
Bahraini Shiite clerics organized assembly protesting against revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship, and campaign targeting Shiite sect.
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Prosecution Releases 3 Shiite Clerics and others, Renews Detention of 7 Citizens over Assembly in Diraz
2016-07-25
Activists on social media said that the public prosecution released 3 Shiites clerics who were detained yesterday over delivering speeches or taking part in protests in Diraz that has been witnessing an open strike since over a month against revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship.
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Authorities Detain 3 Clerics after Decision to Refer them to Prosecution
2016-07-25
The Bahraini authorities arrested on Sunday (July 24, 2016) 3 Shiite clerics accused of assembly, over taking part in the sit-in in held outside of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s house that has been ongoing since over a month.
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FCO Update Report Details Concerning Issues in Bahrain, Urges Political Representation for All Bahrainis.
2016-07-23
FCO says there’s still significant work to be done by Bahrain in its programme of socio-economic reform.
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Pentagon Delays Report Requested by Congress about Implications of Situation in Bahrain
2016-07-21
Brian Dooley said that the Pentagon should “immediately send a clear-eyed, detailed assessment of the security situation and its implications for the estimated 8,200 U.S. personnel to the Armed Services Committees of the House and Senate.”
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Photo Story: Call for Protest near Ayatollah Qassem's House after Police Vehicles Approach
2016-07-21
Shiite clerics have called on supporters to gather in demonstration site outside Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim's house.
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Germany: Al-Wefaq Dissolution and Prosecution of Sheikh Isa Qassim Threaten to Polarise Bahraini Society
2016-07-20
German Foreign Ministry expressed great concern over court verdict dissolving Al-Wefaq and charges raised against Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Bahrainis Continue to Camp outside Sheikh Qassim's Home: Scenes from Diraz Rally
2016-07-20
Nearly one month on and hundreds of peaceful protestors continue to rally outside Sheikh Isa Qassim's home.
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26 Days on the Diraz Siege: Weddings Postponed, Trade Affected
2016-07-18
Bahrainis are postponing their weddings in Diraz due to government's siege on area, denying entry of non-residents.
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Reuters: Bahrain to try top Shi'ite cleric for money laundering
2016-07-17
A Bahraini cleric will go on trial next month on charges of collecting funds illegally and money laundering, the public prosecutor said on Saturday.
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Bahraini Clerics Stage Rally to Denounce Move against Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-07-16
Bahraini clerics staged rally today to voice their solidarity with Bahraini Shia spiritual leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Bahrain: Clashes Erupt Following Protests Denouncing Persecution of Shia in the Country
2016-07-16
Thousands took to the streets of Bahrain to denounce sectarian oppressive policy adopted by government against Shiite majority.
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Reuters: Bahrain Wields Travel Curbs in Crackdown on Opponents, Activists
2016-07-14
Amnesty said recorded 21 cases of travel bans on government opponents since 2015, 19 in past month alone.
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The Independent: Torture, Imprisonment and Killing - So What Would It Take for Bahrain to be Criticised by Philip Hammond?
2016-07-12
Bahrain is turning into a police state as vicious and arbitrary as Egypt, reported The Independent.
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Thousands of Bahrainis Light Candles for Martyrs of Iraq's Karada
2016-07-11
Thousands of Bahrainis lit candles mourning the martyrs who lost their lives in the Karada terrorist bomb attack.
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Bahrain Verdict on Dissolving Bahrain’s Al-Wefaq Society Due Next Week
2016-07-11
Bahraini court to hand down verdict next week in government's bid to dissolve main opposition group Al-Wefaq.
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Local Newspaper: Commercial Shops in Diraz Shut Down after Great Losses due to "Security Besiege"
2016-07-11
The Al-Wasat Bahraini Newspaper said that a number of shops near the main street in Diraz have been largely
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Al-Mishaal Describes Latest Security Measures as Biggest Targeting against Shiites in Contemporary Era
2016-07-11
Head of the Bahraini Ulama Islamic Council, which was dissolved by the authorities, Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal, said that Shiites are facing "the biggest target in our contemporary era".