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Preacher Sentenced to Two-Year Imprisonment over Diraz Demonstrations
2016-09-22
Preacher Habib al-Dirazi was sentenced to two-year imprisonment over Diraz demonstrations.
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Intervention for BIRD and ADHRB in Geneva on Bahrain’s Use of Mercenary in Clamping down on Protestors
2016-09-16
Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHR) along with Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) made a joint intervention about Bahrain’s use of mercenary in clamping down on citizens demanding democracy.
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Friday Prayer Brought to Halt for 10th Consecutive Week
2016-09-16
The Bahraini authorities continue to ban the Shiite citizens from performing the largest Friday prayer by preventing the Imam of the prayer and worshipers from entering Diraz to perform the prayer in the Imam Al-Sadiq mosque.
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Al-Daihi: Sheikh Isa Qassim’s “Sectarian” Trial Shows Need to Build Democratic and Just Political System in Bahrain
2016-09-16
The Deputy Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq, Sheikh Hussein Al-Daihi, described the trial of spiritual leader of Shia sect, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, as a “Sectarian Trial”.
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Sheikh Abbas Kaabi: Oppressive Practices against Sheikh Isa Qassim will Cost Bahrain Dearly
2016-09-16
An Assembly of Iranian Experts member, Ayatollah Sheikh Abbas Kaabi, said that the Bahraini regime’s oppressive practices against Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim and his supporters will lead to an uprising, which in turn will cost the regime dearly.
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Sayed Hachem Al-Haidari: Regime's Move Revoking Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship Will Cost It Its Political Existence
2016-09-16
Sayed Hachem Al-Haidari said that the decision to revoke the citizenship of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim tore the cardboard cover the government has placed around the citizens’ demands
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Abdollahian: Proceeding in Sheikh Qassim’s Trial Indicates Negligence towards Muslims Sentiments
2016-09-16
Special advisor to the speaker of parliament for international affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian stressed that the case of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim is a concern to all Muslims.
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Sheikh Al-Mahrous Forced to Attend Court, Declines Lawyer Appointed by Justice Ministry
2016-09-15
Prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Hussein al-Mahrous refused for second time to be tried over Khums religious Shiite obligation.
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UK Concerned about Recent Bahrain Developments, Confirms Regular Follow-up on Bahrain Issues
2016-09-15
UK official cited fears of aftermath to dissolving major opposition Al-Wefaq group, and revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's nationality.
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Ayatollah Isa Qassim’s Trial Adjourned until September 26
2016-09-15
High Criminal Court held third trial hearing of Shiite spiritual leader in Bahrain, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, over charges related to Khums religious obligation.
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Sheikh Ali Salman's Address at HRC: Bahrainis Anticipate International Community Support
2016-09-15
Al-Wefaq Secretary General Sheikh Ali Salman called on international community to support Bahraini people's democratic demands in speech delivered at HRC
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Photos: Protest in Diraz on Morning of Eid Al-Adha
2016-09-14
Citizens of Diraz and the protestors in front of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s house staged a crowded protest that wandered the streets of the village, demanding putting an end to Al Khalifa monopoly over power.
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Bahrain Clerics Appeal to HRC: Sectarian Persecution Reached Dangerous Levels
2016-09-11
Bahrain’s Shiite clerics sent letter to Head of the UN Human Rights Council declaring that rising sectarian persecution against Shiite majority reached dangerous levels.
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Bahraini Shiite Cleric Sheikh Ali Rahma’s Trial Adjourned until Sept. 20
2016-09-10
Bahraini court adjourned trial of Islamic Ulama Council member, Shiite cleric Sheikh Ali Rahma until September 20, 2016.
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Bahraini Islamic Ulama Council Deputy President’s Next Court Hearing to be Held on Sept. 20
2016-09-10
Bahraini court adjourned trial of Deputy President of Islamic Ulama Council prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Mahmoud Al-A’ali.
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Anti-Shiism in Bahrain
2016-09-10
Bahrain has lost the battle, failing to convince the world that it is not Anti-Shiite, as it is now known to be the country that persecutes its Shia citizens.
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Court Adjourns Trial of Sheikh Imad Al-Shaala until September 20 with his Continued Detention
2016-09-09
The minor criminal court adjourned on Thursday (September 8, 2016) the trial of detained Shiite cleric Imad Al-Shaala until September 20 with his continued detention.
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Court Adjourns Trial of Sheikh Mounir Al-Maatouk, Refuses to Release him
2016-09-09
The minor criminal court adjourned on Thursday (September 8, 2016) the trial of detained Shiite cleric and prominent preacher Sheikh Mounir Al-Maatouk until September 20 with his continued detention.
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Trial of Sheikh Ali Naji Adjourned until September 20, while Remaining in Custody
2016-09-09
The minor criminal court adjourned on Thursday (September 8, 2016) the trial of detained Shiite Sheikh Ali Naji (Al-Himli) until September 20 with his continued detention.
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Sheikh Al-Shihabi’s Trial Adjourned until September 21 While he Remains in Detention
2016-09-08
The Minor Criminal Court presided over by Judge Ibrahim Al-Jifin and Hussein Hammad as secretariat, adjourned on Wednesday (September 7, 2016), the trial of prominent Shiite cleric and head of the Imam Baqir Hawza, Sheikh Mohammad Jawad Al-Shihabi.