Diraz will have been isolated today (July 10, 2016) for 20 days. It has been isolated on the social, commercial and digital levels since the government announced the revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship on June 20. It is noteworthy mentioning that the Internet services in Diraz degrades daily from 7 PM until the dawn.

Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said that the besiege over Diraz was imposed after what it described as "illegal assembly", denying preventing residents from entering to the village

Thousands of Bahrainis took to the streets in several villages across Bahrain on Friday (July 8, 2016) under the slogan of "Sacrificing Friday" announcing their adherence to putting an end to the ruling of Al Khalifa family's monopoly over power and condemning the sectarian practices against the Shia majority.

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, said that the situation in Bahrain is not just a human rights issue but also a geopolitical issue.

The Al-Wasat newspaper said that a number of citizens were denied visiting their families in Diraz that is witnessing a siege by the security forces since the citizenship of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim was revoked on June 20.

The Al-Wasat newspaper said that a number of citizens were denied visiting their families in Diraz that is witnessing a siege by the security forces since the citizenship of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim was revoked on June 20.

European Parliament has overwhelmingly condemned the latest measures taken by the Government of Bahrain in its campaign against the opposition, which were resembled in toughening the sentence against

Hundreds of Bahrainis took to the streets across country in protest since early hours of Fitr Eid holiday.

The European Union criticized the latest measures taken by the Government of Bahrain against the opposition.

Shiite cleric Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal denied any statements issued by Sheikh Isa Qassim regarding revocation of his citizenship.

Shiite clerics in Bahrain announced they will only perform the Eid (al-Fitr) prayers, without holding any other celebrations.

Hossein Amir Abdollahian said Bahrain’s decision to revoke Sheikh Qassim’s citizenship will “lead to new stage of crisis.”

Bahrain’s decision to strip Sheikh Isa Qasim of his citizenship is yet another example of regime’s deepening repression.

Bahrain's Official Gazette published royal decree pursuant to which the citizenship of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim was revoked.

The British Minister for the Middle East and North Africa said his country is closely following political situation in Bahrain.

US State Department urged Bahrain Government to reverse recent harmful actions, including suspension of opposition political society al-Wefaq.

Ahwaz Voice posted short documentary recounting story of Sheikh Isa Qassim on social media.

US Ambassador to Human Rights Council, Keith Harper, expressed country's concern over limitations on political activism in Bahrain.

Bipartisan group of senators wants US State Department to reconsider military aid to Bahrain following crackdown on opposition.

Local Al-Wasat Bahraini newspaper said that the authorities in Bahrain intensified their security measures in the Diraz area.