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Sayed Abdullah al-Ghuraifi: Bahrain Will not be Healed through Severe Security Choices
2017-07-07
Senior Bahraini Cleric Sayed Abdullah al-Ghuraifi wondered, “Hasn’t the time come to reconsider what serves the interests of this nation and the people, especially that this stage is accompanied with the most complex challenges.”
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Qatari FM Says Muslim Brotherhood Activities in Bahrain Reveal Double Standards
2017-07-07
Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said that the activities of the Muslim Brotherhood in Bahrain reveal double standards.
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Ibtisam Al-Saegh Moved to Women’s Prison in Deplorable Condition
2017-07-07
Information reported that detainee Ibtisam Al-Saegh was moved to the women’s prison in Isa Town in a deplorable condition.
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Bahraini Court Rules Reopening of Wa’ad Headquarters until Dissolution Verdict is Finalized
2017-07-07
The Court of Urgent Matters ruled on Thursday (July 6, 2017) the reopening of Wa’ad headquarters until the decision of its dissolution is finalized.
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High Commissioner: Bahrain Closes Democratic Space Under Banner of Fighting Terrorism
2017-07-07
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said that Bahrain “is closing what is left of a democratic space, and all under the banner of fighting terrorism.”
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Foreign Affairs Minister Warns Sympathizers with Muslim Brotherhood of Trial over "Terrorism Charge"
2017-07-06
Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa warned sympathizers with Muslim Brotherhood group in Bahrain of trial over terrorism charge.
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Ibtisam Al-Saegh Calls Family amid Extreme State of Distress
2017-07-06
The family of detained activist Ibtisam Al-Saegh expressed deep concern over her health after a phone call, during which she seems in distress.
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Sheikh Kadhim Darwich Arrested for 2 Weeks Pending Investigation
2017-07-06
The Bahraini Public Prosecution arrested Shiite cleric Kadhim Darwich for two weeks pending investigation. The arrest came on grounds of religious sermons he delivers.
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BCHR Issues Report on UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Calls on Gov’t to Halt Torture
2017-07-06
Marking the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) strongly condemned Bahrain’s systematic use of torture.
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Front Line Defenders Condemns Ibtisam Al-Saegh’s Arrest, Demands Immediate Release
2017-07-06
Front Line Defenders strongly condemned the raid, arrest and detention of renowned human rights defender Ebtisam Al-Saegh in an unknown location and urges the Bahraini authorities to immediately release her.
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RSF: Al-Wasat Closure an Unprecedented Act of Censorship, Ends Independent Journalism in Bahrain
2017-07-06
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) called on the Bahraini government to lift its ban on the country’s only independent media outlet, the Arabic-language daily Al Wasat, which is still closed a month after being suspended “until further notice” by the information ministry on 4 June.
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Bahrain Defense Force Commander Meets Peninsula Shield Forces Chief
2017-07-05
ahrain Defense Force (BDF) Commander Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa met on Tuesday (July 4, 2017) with Commander of the Joint Peninsula Shield Forces Hassan al-Shihri.
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Amnesty: Bahrain Woman Human Rights Defender at High Risk of Torture, Sexual Assault
2017-07-05
Amnesty International expressed deep concern from Bahraini human rights activist Ibtisam Al-Saegh being at risk, and called on the "Bahraini authorities to immediately and unconditionally" release her.
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Mohammad Khalil Arrested amid Campaign Targeting Activists
2017-07-05
Bahraini authorities arrested at dawn Tuesday (July 4, 2017), Bahraini activist Mohammad Khalil, after breaking into his house in Karzakan, South West of Manama.
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Sheikh Hani al-Banaa’ Arrested for Two Weeks Pending Investigation
2017-07-04
The Bahraini Public Prosecution arrested today Tuesday (July 4, 2017) Shiite religious scholar Sheikh Hani al-Banaa’ for two weeks pending investigation.
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Reuters: Rights Group Says Bahrain Arrested Alleged Torture Victim
2017-07-04
A Bahraini activist was arrested at her home late on Monday by masked and armed state security officers, a month after she complained of being tortured and sexually assaulted when she was summoned for questioning, a London-based rights group said.
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Bahrain Rearrests Prominent HR Activist Previously Tortured, Sexually Assaulted by Police
2017-07-04
The civilian forces arrested on the dawn of Tuesday (July 4, 2017) human rights activist Ibtisam Al-Saegh who was tortured and sexually assaulted during her last arrest.
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Bahrain Parliament Legislative Committee Approves 5-Year Construction Deadline for GCC Land Owners
2017-07-04
The Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee at the Council of Representatives in Bahrain approved a proposed law in its amended form, concerning adding a new article to the Decree Law No. (40) of 1999.
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Bahraini MP Demands Qatar Dispute Not be Resolved before it Pays Bahrain $40B
2017-07-04
Bahraini Member of Parliament demanded that the dispute with Qatar not be resolved before the latter pays BD 15 billion (around $39 billion), as compensation for economic damages caused by Qatar’s “support of terrorism”.
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Bahraini Cleric Sheikh Hani al-Banaa’ Arrested while Visiting Detained Son
2017-07-04
The Bahraini authorities arrested on Monday (July 3, 2017) Shiite cleric Sheikh Hani al-Banaa’ while he was visiting his detained son in Dry Dock Prison.