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"Tawiya Society" Trial Adjourned until September 7
2016-08-04
Court decided to adjourn case of Tawiya Society president, Sheikh Baqir al-Hawaj, and vice president who are accused of fundraising without permit.
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First Trial Hearing of Al-Tawiya Society to Start Today
2016-08-02
Lawyer Ibrahim Sarhan said that the third minor court will hold today (Tuesday, August 2, 2016) the trial of the largest Shiite society in Bahrain over charges of collecting funds without a license.
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Authorities Summon Al-Wefaq Shura Council head, 7 Clerics, 2 Reciters and Woman for Interrogation
2016-08-02
Bahraini authorities summoned on Monday (August 1, 2016) clerics, reciters and politicians for interrogation within a wide campaign launched against the Shia sect since over a month.
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Public Prosecution Detains Head of Ulama Islamic Council for 15 Days
2016-08-01
The public prosecution decided to detain the head of the dissolved Ulama Islamic Council, Sayyed Majeed Al-Mashaal, for 15 days.
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Reuters: Suspect Held Over Bomb Attack Dies in Bahraini Jail
2016-08-01
A Bahraini suspect held for questioning in connection with a bomb attack that killed a woman in late June has died in prison...
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Appeal Court Upholds 1-Year Jail Term against Sheikh Mohammad Al-Mansi
2016-07-31
Bahraini court upheld on July 31, 2016, a one-year jail term against the cleric Sheikh Mohammad Al-Mansi, who is in charge of the demolished mosques' file at the Ulama Islamic Council.
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Bahrain's Ministry of Interior Arrests Head of Ulama Islamic Council for Inciting Others to Break law & Take Part in Illegal Gathering
2016-07-31
The Director-General of the Northern Governorate Police announced the arrest of Majeed Al- Maashal (Head of the dissolved Bahraini Ulama Islamic Council) for inciting others to break the law and take part in an illegal gathering.
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Nasrallah Commends Open Rally in Bahrain’s Diraz, Denounces Criminalization of Khums Ritual
2016-07-30
Hezbollah Secretary-General Nasrallah praised Bahrainis holding open rally outside Ayatollah Isa Qassim’s house in Diraz, despite “rising hot temperatures”.
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PHOTOS: Day of Solidarity with Bahraini People Held in Countries across the World
2016-07-30
Cities across the globe witnessed shows of solidarity with Bahraini people. Demonstrators called for ending religious persecution against Shia in country.
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Thousands of Angry Bahrainis Protest Demanding Putting an End to Shia Persecution
2016-07-30
Thousands of Bahrainis took to the streets of Diraz condemning ongoing religious persecution, practiced by authorities against the Shia.
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Anti-Shia Hate Speech Continues, Automated Bot Accounts on Twitter Sent over 16,000 Tweets in 8 Days
2016-07-30
Researcher and blogger Marc Owen Jones investigated whether Twitter bots on Yemen and Bahrain hashtags are linked to news broadcaster Saudi 24.
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Video: Announcing Stopping Friday Prayer in Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Diraz
2016-07-29
Shiite cleric Sheikh Mohammad Al-Ghoraifi announced stopping the largest Friday prayer for Shiites in Bahrain due to preventing the Imam of Friday prayer and a number of worshipers from entering Diraz.
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Imprisoned Clerics Refuse Targeting Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-07-29
Clerics accused of leading the political protests in Bahrain said that the trying Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim and national figures is a loss of social justice and represents a malicious targeting against Sheikh Qassim’s prominent role in defending people’s rights and legitimate demands.
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German Ambassador Shares "Bahraini-German" Group's Concerns about Recent Developments in Bahrain
2016-07-28
German Ambassador to Bahrain expressed that his government shares concerns regarding recent developments in Bahrain with Bahraini organizations.
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New Attack against Shiite Mosque in Bahrain
2016-07-28
The Al-Wasat local newspaper said that the mosque and shrine of Sa'asa'a Bin Sohan has been once again attacked and sabotaged on Wednesday (July 27, 2016).
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Prosecution Detains Sheikh Saeed Al-Asfour for 15 Days Pending Investigation
2016-07-28
The Public Prosecution decided on Wednesday (July 27, 2016) to detain the Shiite cleric Sheikh Saeed Al-Asfour for 15 days pending investigation.
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AFP: Bahrain Tries Shiite Cleric for Money Laundering
2016-07-28
Bahrain's top Shiite cleric went on trial Wednesday on charges of illegal fund raising...
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Reuters: Bahrain Shi'ite Cleric Goes on Trial for Money Laundering
2016-07-28
The spiritual leader of Bahrain's Shi'ite Muslim majority went on trial on Wednesday on charges...
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Bahrain Lawyer Al-Shamlawi: Charges Raised against Ayatollah Qassim Unconstitutional
2016-07-28
Lawyer Abdullah Al-Shamlawi said charges raised against Bahrain's Shia spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim are contrary to Bahraini constitution.
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Local Bahraini Newspaper Says Authorities Summoned 15 Shiite Clerics in a Month
2016-07-28
Local newspaper said security authorities summoned 15 Shiite clerics since revocation of Shia spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship.