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Bahrain’s King Receives American Rabbi, Says his Country “Embraces Cultural and Religious Diversity”
2017-02-27
Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received an American Rabbi, claiming Bahrain will continue to be country of moderation, embracing all religions and doctrines.
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Diraz Marks over 200 Days of Siege, Route to Health Center Blocked Increasing Residents’ Suffering
2017-01-12
More than 200 days have passed since Bahraini authorities imposed siege on Diraz. Causing further suffering, the regime blocked route leading to health center with cement barriers.
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Final WikiLeaks Cables: US Embassy Says Mushaima’s Ashura Speech in 2009 More Restrained, Expressed Respect for King (Part 7)
2016-11-25
The final US Embassy cables on Ashura in Bahrain that WikiLeaks managed to leak discussed the Ashura commemorations during December of 2009.
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PHOTOS: Mass Protest in Diraz Demands Putting End to Sectarian Persecution of Shiites
2016-11-19
Hundreds of Bahraini demonstrators denounced Bahraini authorities crackdown preventing Shia worshipers from holding largest Friday congregational prayers
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Shiite Cleric Exposed to Deliberate Medical Negligence in Jaw Prison
2016-11-05
Al-Naim Detainees Committee said that Shiite cleric Sheikh Mounir Al-Maatouk is exposed to deliberate medical negligence in Jaw prison, after the prison's administration refused to allow him receive medical clutch that he needs due to his knee pains and to change his bed, which increased his back pains.
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On his Retrial Eve, Amnesty Calls for Sheikh Ali Salman's Immediate Release
2016-11-05
Amnesty International called on the Bahraini authorities to release the opposition leader and Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society Sheikh Ali Salman, urging them to quash his conviction.
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On his Retrial Eve, Amnesty Calls for Sheikh Ali Salman's Immediate Release
2016-11-05
Amnesty International called on the Bahraini authorities to release the opposition leader and Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society Sheikh Ali Salman, urging them to quash his conviction.
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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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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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Your Accounts Were Hacked, Were Your Faces Hacked too?
2016-09-08
If Khalifa bin Ahmad’s account was hacked, was the account of his brother Khalid bin Ahmad Al Khalifa hacked when he threatened a dissident in exile.
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Awal Centre Reveals Document: Former Ruler Hamad bin Isa (the First) Conspired to Remove and Exile Sheikh Khalaf to Iraq
2016-09-02
Bahrain Mirror publishes details on important document revealing information about case of prominent Shiite leader, Sheikh Khalaf Al-Asfour, during 1920s and 1930s.
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Bahraini Courts Issue Prison Sentences against Shiite Clerics
2016-09-01
Bahraini courts issued prison sentences against Shiite clerics over their participation in open sit-in protest held outside Sheikh Isa Qassim’s house in Diraz.
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Two-Year Prison Term Handed down to Head of Highest Shiite Religious Institution in Bahrain
2016-09-01
Bahraini court sentenced Shiite cleric Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal to two years in prison over charges of leading the Diraz open sit-in protest.
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Reuters: Bahrain's Al-Wefaq Opposition Appeals Dissolution Ruling
2016-08-31
Bahrain's main opposition al-Wefaq has appealed against an administrative court ruling last month that dissolved the group and found it guilty of fostering terrorism, a leading Wefaq official said on Tuesday.
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Five Bahraini HR Groups Send Joint Letter Telling UN Human Rights Council to Take Meaningful Action against Bahrain
2016-08-30
Five NGOs have articulated a joint letter intended for UNHRC members regarding the pressing issues facing Bahrain.
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Deputy Chief of Public Security Closes his Instagram Account after Scandal of Insulting Shia
2016-08-26
A Day after the scandal of insulting the household of Prophet Mohammad and Shias, the Deputy Chief of Public Security Khalifa bin Ahmad Al Khalifa found himself forced to close his Instagram account.
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Head of Imam Baqir Hawza’s Trial Begins over Charges of “Assembling”
2016-08-26
Bahraini court commenced on Wednesday trial of Shiite cleric Sheikh Jawad Al-Shehabi, president of Imam Baqir Hawza, over charges of joining Diraz rally.
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Dr. Al-Dirazi, Sayed Al-Ghuraify and Religious Reciter Hani Bseera Released as Prosecution Continues
2016-08-24
Bahraini authorities released Dr. Taha Al-Dirazi, Shiite Cleric Sayed Mohammad Al-Ghuraify and religious reciter Hana Bseera.
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AP: Bahrain Systematically Targets Shiite Clerics - Rights Group
2016-08-24
Human Rights Watch says Bahraini authorities are systematically targeting Shiite clerics and violating their rights to freedom of assembly following a decision to strip the country's top Shiite cleric of his nationality.
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Sheikh Al-Jidhafsi Summoned for Questioning by Sitra Police
2016-08-23
Bahraini authorities summoned elderly sheikh for interrogation in a series of summons and arrests targeting Shiite clerics.