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Al-Wefaq Sees Wa’ad Society Dissolution as “Political Bankruptcy”
2017-10-27
The National Islamic Al-Wefaq Society considered that the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the dissolution of the National Democratic Action Society (Wa’ad) "reflects the political bankruptcy the regime is experiencing."
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Reuters: Gulf Row Holds Back Single Currency Plan- CBB Governor
2017-10-27
A row between Qatar and some other Gulf Arab states has paused progress to a single currency in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Bahrain’s central bank governor said on Thursday, adding he hoped work on the project would resume soon.
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US Ambassador Visits Bahraini Crown Prince, Foreign Minister
2017-10-27
US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain William Roebuck visited Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad and Minister of Foreign Affairs Khalid Al Khalifa.
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Photos: Protest in Diraz Demanding Release of Detainees, Lifting of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s House Arrest
2017-10-27
Dozens of citizens took part in a protest that marched the streets of sieged Diraz following the afternoon prayers.
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Khalifa bin Salman Takes Part in Thai King's Funeral
2017-10-27
Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa participated in the funeral procession of Thai King, who passed away a year ago.
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Photos: Sheikh Isa Qassim’s House Arrest Continues for 158th Consecutive Days
2017-10-27
The Bahraini security forces continued the house arrest of spiritual leader of Shia majority in the county Sheikh Isa Qassim for the 158th consecutive day.
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Detained Brother of Martyr Ali Al-Moemen Launches Hunger Strike against Preventing him from Treatment
2017-10-27
Detainee Yaser Al-Moemen, brother of martyr Ali Al-Moemen, started a hunger strike yesterday (Thursday, October 26, 2017) after the Dry Dock Prison authorities prevented him from receiving the adequate treatment.
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Bahraini Al-Wasat Newspaper among 18 Nominees for 2017 RSF-TV5MONDE Prize
2017-10-27
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and TV5-Monde will award their 2017 Press Freedom Prize on 7 November. 18 nominees are competing in 3 categories.
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Authorities Transfer Nabeel Rajab to Isolated Cell in Jaw Prison, Forcibly Shave his Head
2017-10-27
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) said that the BCHR President Nabeel Rajab was transferred to Jaw prison on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).
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Bahrain Adds 13 Individuals, Entities in Yemen on Terrorist Blacklist, including a Supermarket
2017-10-27
Bahraini Foreign Ministry added 13 individuals and entities on its terrorist blacklist, classifying them as leaders and funders of ISIS and Al-Qaeda in Yemen, including a supermarket.
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Bahrain Prosecutes 16 Asian Nationals over Charges of Money Laundering
2017-10-27
The Public Prosecution in Bahrain referred a number of Asian nationals to trial over charges of money laundering on October 25, 2017.
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Bahraini Industry Minister Denies Positive Remarks on Qatar Dispute
2017-10-27
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Zayed Al-Zayani denied what the Reuters news agency quoted as saying that the dispute with Qatar would not be long-term, which is a positive remark, inconsistent with the government's stance.
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NHRA Probes Death of Man who Underwent Gastric Sleeve Surgery
2017-10-26
The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) started investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Ali Al-Jadid, from Bilad Al-Qadeem, who had undergone a gastric sleeve surgery in Al-Salmaniya Medical Complex last May.
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NHRA Suspends 7 Labs until Ensuring “Quality of Analysis Results”
2017-10-26
Head of healthcare facilities in the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) Dr. Maha Al-Kuwari said that the NHRA, in cooperation with Health Ministry- public health laboratory being a reference lab accredited by the World Health Organization- evaluated all the results and works of labs found in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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HRW: Sayed Alawi will be among First Civilians to Face Military Court, Justice is Last Thing Bahrainis can Expect
2017-10-26
A telecom engineer forcibly disappeared by security forces a year ago will be among the first civilians to face a military court under an April 2017 constitutional amendment, Human Rights Watch said today.
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PM Issues Edicts Restructuring National Committee for Standards & Metrology, Re-forming Bahrain Internet Exchange
2017-10-26
Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued Edicts 32/2017 and 33/2017 on restructuring the National Committee for Standards and Metrology and on re-forming the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Internet Exchange (BIX).
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Local Newspaper: Hamood Sultan Arrested like Terrorists
2017-10-26
A local newspaper confirmed on Wednesday (October 25, 2017) that Bahraini goalkeeper Hamood Sultan was arrested in way similar to that used in dealing with terrorists.
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Appeals Court Upholds Verdict Dissolving Wa’ad
2017-10-26
Bahrain's Court of Appeal upheld on Thursday (October 26, 2017) verdict dissolving National Democratic Action (Wa'ad) Society.
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Bahrain’s Premier Restructures High Human Rights Coordination Committee
2017-10-26
The Bahraini Prime Minister, Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, issued Edict 31/2017 restructuring the High Human Rights Coordination Committee.
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Prisoners in Bahrain Deprived of Food, HR Group
2017-10-26
The Gulf Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (GIDHR) confirmed that Bahraini prisoners held in five prisons are deprived of their most basic rights, including the right to adequate food.