Bahraini Clerics deemed trial of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim to be a prosecution of the Shiite sect.

Wa'ad called upon Bahraini authorities to take on national responsibility to preserve civil peace and social stability in the country.

Director General of International Affairs at the Iranian Parliament Hossein Amir Abdollahian said that trying Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim is a bold step.

Bahrain’s High Criminal Court presided over by judge Abdullah Al-Ashraf postponed the trial of Sheikh Isa Qassim and two others to August 14 to re-notify them about the new date for the next court session.

Public Prosecution charged Shia spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim with list of accusations related to his religious duty of Khums (alms).

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.

The Bahraini opposition called for a rally in front of the Saudi Embassy in London, to denounce the trial of Bahrain’s Shiite spiritual leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.

Protesters in Diraz called for turning off lights in all areas of Bahrain on Wednesday night, and launching “Allah Akbar” slogans in denouncing the trial of Sheikh Issa Qassem.

High Criminal Court set Wednesday as date for first hearing in Bahraini Shia spiritual leaders Sheikh Ia Qassim’s trial.

NIHR Vice President received Deputy Director of Policy and Research at USCIRF Dwight Bashir and his accompanying delegation.

Bahraini Shiite clerics organized assembly protesting against revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship, and campaign targeting Shiite sect.

Public Prosecution said it raised against Sheikh Aziz Al-Khadran charges of inciting hatred against “constitutional system” during Friday sermon.

The Bahraini authorities summoned on Sunday (July 24, 2016) head of arbitral tribunal of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society Sheikh Jassim Al-Khayat for investigation in the Al-Budai police station.

Bahraini Public Prosecution said it interrogated number of persons for assembling on a main road in the Diraz area.

Reports say at least 50 people were arrested during their attempt to perform prayers at a mosque in Diraz.

Bahraini security authorities arrested Kadhem Al-Durazi, one of the most prominent Shiite figures and owner of Sayed Kadhem Al-Durazi Contracting Group.

We’re targeted in our existence, beliefs and rituals. Being Shiite means one is marginalized, exiled and accused of betrayal.

Families of Sitra Island voice their support for the statement of senior Bahraini clerics and stressed in a statement that the Shiite sect, the main and indigenous component of this nation, is targeted in their existence, identity, beliefs, rituals and [religious] duties.

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.”

36 clerics and activists issued a statement in which they stressed their supporting stance to the statement of the senior Bahraini clerics regarding targeting the Shiite sect in Bahrain.