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SALAM Organization: 8 Jaw Prisoners Suffered Food Poisoning
2018-07-14
The Salam Organization for Democracy and Human Rights said that 8 detainees held at Jaw prison in Bahrain suffered from food poisoning.
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Ayatollah Qassim Underwent Endoscopy Procedure in a London Hospital
2018-07-14
The spiritual leader of the Bahraini Shiite majority, Sheikh Isa Qassim, underwent on Thursday (July 12, 2018) an endoscopy procedure at a London-based specialist hospital.
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Bahraini Gov’t Delegation to UN: Al-Wasat Newsapper Didn’t Appeal Court Decision as It Knew its Legal Position was Weak
2018-07-14
The delegation said that the Al-Wasat newspaper had been closed down in 2017 because of “serious abuses and legal violations”.
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Housing Ministry Says It Distributed More than 690 Units from Al-Lawzi Housing Project
2018-07-14
The Undersecretary of Housing Ministry Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa announced that the ministry had distributed 690 units from the Al-Lawzi housing project to beneficiaries over the past week.
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Technical Committee Formed between Ministry of Works and GDT to Enhance Traffic Safety on Riya Road due to Increase of Accidents
2018-07-14
Head of Traffic Accidents and Violations Unit said that the General Directorate of Traffic has formed a technical committee in cooperation with the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning to enhance traffic safety on Riya road in Muharraq.
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Bahrain Rejects Qatar Accusation that Riyadh Pirated beIN Sport Channel Content
2018-07-14
The Ministry of Information Affairs has announced full support of the Saudi Media Ministry's statement that confirms a categorical rejection of Qatar’s irresponsible and false allegations of the signal piracy made by the so-called "beoutQ", which linked up the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with beoutQ.
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Al-Ghuraifi Calls Not to Politicize Treatment of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim
2018-07-14
Sayed Abdullah Al-Ghuraifi, one of the senior Shiite clerics in the country, called not to politicize the treatment of spiritual leader of Shia majority, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Shiite Cleric Released after Serving 6-Month Jail Term over Taking Part in Protest in Manama
2018-07-14
The Bahraini security authorities released on Thursday (July 12, 2018) Shiite cleric Sheikh Hani Al-Bazaz after serving his 6-month jail term, over taking part in a peaceful protest in Manama.
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BFHR: Ending Security Siege does not Eliminate Right to Hold Individuals Accountable
2018-07-13
The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights (BFHR) said that ending the security siege on the Shiite Diraz village, resided by over 20 thousand citizens, which lasted nearly 750 days does not eliminate the right to hold individuals accountable.
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U.S. Adds “Saraya Al-Ashtar” Group in Bahrain to Terrorism List
2018-07-11
The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it had designated al-Ashtar Brigades, which it described as an Iran-backed terrorist group in Bahrain, as a foreign terrorist organization.
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Bahrain: After 2-Years Siege, Bahraini Authorities Remove Barriers, Open Diraz's Entrances
2018-07-11
Eyewitnesses said that the security authorities lifted the siege imposed on Diraz village, hometown of spiritual leader of Shia majority Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, after about 25 months.
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Bahraini Government Issues One-Year Passport for Sheikh Isa Qassim Based on King's Order
2018-07-11
News agencies revealed additional information about the travelling circumstances of spiritual leader of Shia majority Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim to the British capital, London, where he arrived two days ago to receive treatment after his health deteriorated.
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King Hamad Receives US Ambassador at Safriya Palace
2018-07-11
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received US Ambassador to Bahrain, Justin Hicks Siberell at Safriya Palace.
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Authorities Start Removing Security Checkpoints in Streets Near Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim’s House
2018-07-11
Eyewitnesses said that the security authorities started today (Tuesday, July 10, 2018) removing the security checkpoints deployed at streets near the house of spiritual leader of Shia majority Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, one day after he left Bahrain to receive treatment abroad.
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Ayatollah Qassim Undergoes Tests Confirming Need for Surgery; Statement
2018-07-11
The follow-up team of the treatment of Bahrain religious Leader, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, issued a statement confirming the Sheikh’s need to undergo surgery, after performing medical tests.
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Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement for Holders of Diplomatic, Service and Special Passports between China and Bahrain
2018-07-10
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, signed with the State Councilor and Foreign Minister of Republic of China, Wang Yi, Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement for the holders of Diplomatic, Service and Special Passports.
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US Official Visits Bahrain, Meets Interior Minister to Discuss “Security Cooperation”
2018-07-10
Bahrain’s Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Andrew Beck to discuss “security cooperation”.
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AFP: Bahrain's Top Shiite Cleric Leaves to UK for Treatment
2018-07-10
Bahrain's top Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim left Manama for treatment in London on Monday after his health deteriorated, his aides said.
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3 Bahrainis Arrested over Attacking and Robbing 2 Asians in Sadad
2018-07-10
The Director-General of the Northern Governorate Police announced the arrest of three Bahrainis for attacking two Asians and robbing them of their mobile phones, IDs and cash in Sadad.
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Reuters: Detained Bahraini Shi'ite Cleric Allowed to Seek Treatment Abroad
2018-07-10
Bahrain's top Shi'ite Muslim cleric, who has been accused of inciting sectarian strife and has been living under virtual house arrest, has been allowed to travel to London for medical treatment, an opposition figure said on Monday.