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BFHR: 145 Violations Monitored on 7th Anniversary of 14th Feb. Uprising
2018-02-16
The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights (BFHR) said that 145 serious human rights violations were observed in one day, coinciding with the February 14 anniversary.
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Bahraini ISIS Militant Nawaf in AFP Interview: We only Saw Beheadings in Media or Propaganda Videos
2018-02-16
Nawaf and Hassan both left their homelands to live under the Islamic State group, but now sitting in a police station in northeast Syria they insist they did nothing wrong.
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Petition Signed by 15 Thousands Calling on “Theresa May” to Interfere to Stop Mohammad Ramadan’s Execution
2018-02-16
The British Reprieve Organization urged to sign an online petition to call on the UK government to end its assistance to Bahrain's death penalty system and take steps to prevent Mohammad Ramadan’s execution.
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Al-Wefaq: February 14 Witnesses 132 Protest Events, Popular Participation Greater than Past Two Years
2018-02-16
Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society hailed what it described as “large-scale mass popular participation and peaceful and civilized movement” on the seventh anniversary of the February 14 uprising.
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Bahrain Celebrates February 14 Uprising Anniversary
2018-02-16
Thousands in Bahrain took to the streets on Wednesday (February 14, 2018) marking the seventh anniversary of the February 14 uprising that erupted in 2011.
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Activists Protest in Front of Bahrain Embassies in London, Berlin and Washington on 7 Anniv. of 14th Feb. Uprising
2018-02-15
Coinciding with the 7th anniversary of 14th February uprising, activists staged protests in front of the Bahraini Embassies in each of Britain, US and Germany.
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On 7th Anniv. of 14 Feb. Uprising: ITUC Says Bahraini Government Backtracked Reform Promises
2018-02-15
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) deplored the lack of progress on reinstatement of workers in Bahrain after seven years on the uprising.
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BCHR: At Least 2 Injured, 3 Detained on 7th Anniversary of 14th Feb. Uprising
2018-02-15
Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) said that it monitored at least 2 injuries and 3 arrest cases among protestors, on the 7th anniversary of 14th February uprising.
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AP: Bahraini Journalists Targeted in Crackdown, Reporters Without Borders Says
2018-02-15
An international media watchdog group says the Arab Gulf state of Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of seven journalists and social media activists since a wave of anti-government protests broke out seven years ago.
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AFP: Protests across Bahrain on 7th Anniversary of Uprising
2018-02-15
Dozens of Shiite protesters took to the streets of Bahrain on Wednesday to mark the seventh anniversary of an Arab Spring-inspired uprising, witnesses said, reporting clashes between demonstrators and police.
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Oil Sheikhs of Combat Sports: What Does Bahrain Gain from Promoting Martial Arts?
2018-02-14
In order to fabricate an image of peace and prosperity within the island kingdom, Bahrain began to invest in sports as way to garner state prestige on an international stage.
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Israel and Bahrain: A True Meeting of Minds, Middle East Eye
2018-02-14
Since a December visit by a delegation from Bahrain to Israel ties have been warming between states that are officially enemies, reported the Middle East Eye (MEE), noting that “they have more in common than it seems”.
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Civil Service Bureau Confirms Cancellation of Expatriation Allowance
2018-02-14
Head of the Civil Service Bureau said that in line with the government's direction towards rationalizing and reducing government expenditures, the Prime Minister issued an edict amending some provisions of an executive regulation.
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PHOTOS: Thousands Take Part in Peaceful Protests across Bahrain on Eve of February 14 Uprising 7th Anniv.
2018-02-14
Thousands of Bahraini citizens took part in peaceful marches launched in the streets of most towns and villages across Bahrain on the eve of the seventh anniversary of the February 14 uprising.
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Parliament Agrees on Forming Committee to Investigate Ibrahim Al-Dosari’s Ownership of Al-Rim Center
2018-02-14
The House of Representatives agreed on Tuesday (February 13, 2018) to from a committee to investigate the Council of Ministers Assistant Undersecretary Ibrahim Al-Dosari's grab of land in Riffa owned by government.
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Bahraini Gov’t Considers Criminalizing Publication of any Images or Videos that Violate Privacy of Individuals on Social Media
2018-02-14
Bahraini Council of Ministers discussed “Criminalizing the publication of any images or video clips that violate the privacy of individuals via the abuse of social media or other public means.”
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On Bahraini Uprising 7th Anniv., Ad Vehicles Roam the Streets of London with Posters on Bahrain Protests
2018-02-14
Photos posted by social media activists showed advertising vehicles roaming the streets of London, showcasing posters about the human rights and political situation in Bahrain, marking the seventh anniversary of the February 14 uprising.
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Bahrain Seven Years Later: Briefing in US Congress on Feb. 14th Anniversary
2018-02-14
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission called to attend a briefing on the human rights situation in Bahrain on the seventh anniversary of its pro-democracy uprising that erupted on February 14, 2011.
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BDF Commander Attacks Qatar, Iran in Press Meeting
2018-02-14
Bahrain Defence Force Commander Marshal Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa severely attacked Qatar and Iran during a press meeting with Al-Ayam newspaper.
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Court Released One Defendant in "Diraz Raid" Case Yesterday
2018-02-14
Summary: The First High Criminal Court released yesterday one of the defendants in a case that included 171 suspects accused of assembling in "Diraz Raid" case.