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Bahrain’s Criminal Investigation Directorate Summons Martyr Ali al-Singace’s Father for Interrogation
2017-09-05
The General Directorate of Investigation and Criminal Evidence summoned on Monday the father of martyr Ali al-Singace for interrogation, without revealing the reasons for the summons.
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Bahraini Forces Launch Widespread Security Crackdown: 8 Citizens Arrested in Sanabis & 2 others in Al-Barhama and Muqaba
2017-09-05
Bahraini security forces launched a large-scale operation on Monday morning (September 4, 2017), which resulted in a number of arrests in Sanabis and Al-Barhama.
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National Institute for Human Rights to Hold Press Conference Next Week to Announce Results of its Prison Visits
2017-09-05
The National Institute for Human Rights (NIHR) is holding a press conference in its headquarters in Bahrain’s Seef on the undeclared visits made by the NIHR commission.
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University of Bahrain to Receive 30,000 Students this Year
2017-09-05
The University of Bahrain announced that it is concluding its preparations for the academic year, which will begin on Sunday, September 17, 2017.
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Prosecution Says Suspect Killed Asian Woman by Slitting her Neck
2017-09-05
Chief Prosecutor of Muharraq Governorate Prosecution Abdulla Al Dossary said that the Public Prosecution received a notice from General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science announcing that they found a dead body of an Asian woman in one of the apartment with signs of injuries.
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Former Wa'ad Society Secretary-General Radhi Al-Mousawi Banned from Travel this Morning
2017-09-03
Bahraini authorities banned former Secretary-General of Wa'ad Society, Radhi Al-Mousawi, from travelling while he was heading to the airport this morning on Sunday.
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August 2017: Chambers of Death Report Makes International Media Headlines, US Criticizes Bahrain's Religious Freedoms Record
2017-09-03
Three Bahraini human rights organizations issued a report entitled “Chambers of Death”, which was widely received by both the human rights and media communities, having successfully and accurately documented the crimes of the national security agency.
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Al-Sayegh from Prison: I Won’t Lose Hope or Surrender to Fear, Pursuing the Torturers is My Priority
2017-09-03
Detained human rights activist Ebtisam Al-Sayegh sent a letter from inside prison addressing the people of Bahrain to wish them a happy Eid Adha.
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Bahraini Authorities Set up More Cement Barriers in Diraz
2017-09-03
Bahraini security authorities continued to set up more concrete barriers on Friday (September 1, 2017) in the town of Diraz, which has suffered a strict siege for more than 14 months.
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Bahraini Youth Mahdi Al-Ali Arrested after House Raid in Muqabah
2017-09-03
A Twitter account dedicated to covering news on the Bahraini village of Muqabah reported that commando forces kidnapped youth Mahdi Al-Ali a few days ago.
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PHOTOS: Protests Staged across Bahrain on Eid Al-Adha
2017-09-03
Hundreds of protestors took part in protest events in different areas across Bahrain upon the arrival of Eid al-Adha.
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Bahrain Airport Contacts Iraqi Airways to Help Travelers with Delayed Flights
2017-09-01
Bahrain Airport Company said it contacted Iraqi Airways to assist passengers whose flights were delayed, stressing on the need to fulfill their obligations to travelers by providing them with temporary accommodation in hotels near the airport.
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Qatari Al-Sharq Newspaper Covers “Chambers of Death” Report, Qatari Author Responds to Bahraini Information Minister
2017-09-01
The Qatari daily “Al-Sharq” reported on the Chambers of Death report, which was released by three Bahraini human rights organizations, accusing the National Security Agency of using heinous torture methods against dissidents.
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Jamal Khashoggi from Exile in US: Choosing Bahrain as Host for Al-Arab Channel was Mistake
2017-09-01
Director of Al-Arab channel, Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, said that he “chose to go into exile in the United States as a result of the tense atmosphere in the Gulf region.”
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Bahrain Accuses Qatar of Conspiracy against Bahrain, Claims Doha’s behind 2011 Protests
2017-09-01
Bahrain accused Qatar of officially standing behind calls for protests at the Pearl Roundabout in February 2011, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.
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Decision to Raise Commercial Registration Fees Postponed for 6 Months
2017-08-31
The governmental committee headed by Bahraini Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Zayed Al-Zayani postponed the decision to raise commercial registration fees for 6 months, so that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) can study the situation of small merchants.
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September 6 Set for First Hearing of Shiite Cleric Sayed Mohieldin Al-Mashaal
2017-08-31
The Public Prosecution referred Shiite cleric Sayed Mohieldin Al-Mashaal to trial after accusing him of “insulting Prophet Mohammad, his companions and rightly guided caliphs during a sermon he delivered”. Al-Mashaal is supposed to appear before the fourth minor criminal court on September 6.
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PHOTOS: Heavy Security Presence outside Sheikh Isa Qassim's House Marking 100 days of his House Arrest
2017-08-31
The security authorities continued their heavy security presence outside the house of spiritual leader of Shia majority Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim marking 100 days of his house arrest.
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Health of Detainee Radhi Al-Qassab Deteriorates after Undergoing 2 Surgeries and Returned to Prison
2017-08-31
Activists on social media outlets said that detainee Radhi Al-Qassab, from Abu Saiba, is suffering from health problems after he underwent two surgeries and was returned to prison.
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Khalifa bin Salman Replaces Eskan Bank board of Directors Member
2017-08-31
Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued Edict 18/2017 stipulating the replacement of Eskan Bank board of directors member Ahmed bin Isa Al Khalifa with Yousef Saleh Khalaf.