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2021 Panorama: Global Scandal of Israel's Pegasus Program Reveals spying on 9 Bahraini Dissidents
2022-01-21
The Citizen Lab issued on Tuesday (August 24, 2021) a report on the Bahraini government spying on the activists' phone through iPhone spyware by the Israeli NSO group for technology.
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MP Bernard O'Hara Condemns British Gov't Silence on Detention of Political Prisoners in Bahrain
2022-01-15
British MP Bernard O'Hara condemned the arrest of 1400 political prisoners being held in Jaw prison, 500 of whom have been sentenced to 20 years or more.
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Diplomatic Journalist Embarrasses State Department Spokesman on US Stance Regarding Dr. Al-Singace's Case
2022-01-14
Sayed Ahmed Al-Wadaei, director of advocacy at Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy, posted a tweet via his Twitter account saying that the Associated Press diplomatic journalist Matt Lee embarrassed the State Department spokesman during his speech.
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Detainees Raise Alarm: Photographer Yasser Ahmad in Very Bad Health Condition
2022-01-08
A number of political detainees at Jaw Central Prison confirmed that prisoner of conscience, who is sentenced to life imprisonment, photographer Yasser Ahmad, known as "The American Yasser", is in bad health condition, adding that he is unable to move properly.
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BPA Condemns Bahrain Gov't Targeting of Dissidents and Pursuing them Abroad
2021-12-19
Bahrain Press Association (BPA) condemned the Bahraini government targeting of political dissidents and human rights defenders and the ongoing pursuing policies and their extension outside the country.
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Bahraini Dissident: We Respect Lebanon and Its Peculiarity, Our Dispute is with Bahraini Authorities
2021-12-19
Human rights activist Yousif Rabei stressed that "We don't have any problem with the Lebanese state. We respect Lebanon and its peculiarity as being a minaret for freedom of expression."
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After Directing to Deport Al-Wefaq Members, Lebanon's National Human Rights Institution Calls on Gov't to Respect Principle of Non-Refoulement
2021-12-16
Following the Lebanese Interior Minister directives to deport Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society members outside Lebanon, the Lebanese National Human Rights Institution called on the government to respect the principle of non-refoulement.
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BFHR Head Responds to Deportation Request: You Haven't Had Enough of Epidemic of Violations in Bahrain, You Want to Export it Abroad
2021-12-16
Head of the Bahrain Forum for Human Rights commented on the Bahraini Interior Minister request from his Lebanese counterpart to deport members of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society from Lebanon saying "Government of oppression, haven't you had enough of the epidemic of violations inside Bahrain to export it abroad?"
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BFHR Sends Letter to UN Secretary-General: Bahraini Gov't is Exporting its Violations by Pursuing its Opponents Abroad
2021-12-16
The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights (BFHR) called on the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, to intervene in the face of the arbitrariness of the Bahraini authorities, which are exporting their violations abroad by targeting political dissidents and human rights defenders.
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Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Says She Raised HR Issues in Her Meetings with Bahraini Officials
2021-12-10
Deputy Foreign Minister of the Italian government, Marina Sereni, said that she visited Bahrain on November 17 and raised human rights issues with Bahraini officials.
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Saudi King Sends Letter to Leaders of 4 Gulf States Ahead of Summit to be Held in December
2021-12-07
King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent written letters to leaders of Qatar, Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait ahead of a Gulf summit in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Crown Prince Starts Gulf Tour Today ahead of Gulf Summit
2021-12-06
The German Press Agency (DPA) said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman will embark on a tour of Gulf states, including the Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, the Emirates and Kuwait.
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Israel's Chargé d'affaires to Bahrain: Manama’s Relations with Israel are Part of Bahrain’s Security Strategy
2021-11-27
Itay Tagner, Israel's chargé d'affaires to Bahrain, who has finished his work in the Kingdom, said that "Relations with Israel are part of Bahrain's security strategy."
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in its Report on Democracy and HR: Allegations of Mistreatment Continue in Bahrain
2021-11-25
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said "Allegations of mistreatment in detention continued to be made in Bahrain," indicating that "it monitored such cases closely, and engaged with the Government of Bahrain, Bahraini oversight bodies and international organizations on these issues."
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Iran Denies Bahraini Gov't Claims on Discovering Weapons and Arms Linked to it
2021-11-25
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh responded to Bahrain's announcement that it had arrested an armed cell in Bahrain and that Iran was the source of these alleged weapons.
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29 MPs in House of Commons Sign Motion in Solidarity with Abduljalil Al-Singace
2021-11-19
29 MPs in the British House of Commons signed a motion to express solidarity with detained academic Abduljalil Al-Singace, who is on hunger strike in the regime's prisons. The motion demanded the release of prisoners of conscience and imposition of Magnitsky Act Sanctions on those responsible for his unlawful imprisonment.
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Brazilian President: I Stay in Hotel that Costs 7000$ a day Paid by King
2021-11-17
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently visiting Bahrain, posted a video on social media showing part of the suite, where he is staying in a Bahraini hotel.
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Foreign Affairs Minister: Bahrain Examines Published Documents Indicating Inaccuracy of Maritime Border Demarcation with Qatar
2021-11-10
Foreign Affairs Minister Al-Zayani said that Bahrain respects the legitimate decisions and ruling of the ICJ without prejudice to the historical and legal rights of the Kingdom, based on the principle of uti possidetis juris, and in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 8 of 1993 on the Territorial Sea & Contiguous Zone of Bahrain.
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Job Ad : Work from Bahrain for an Israeli Company
2021-10-29
Job website posted an advertisement for a job position at an Israeli company.
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Next Century Foundation Stresses Bahrain's Need to Free, Inclusive Elections, Calls for Resuming Dialogue between Gov't and Opposition
2021-10-25
The New Century Foundation stressed in a written statement to the UN Human Rights Council in the framework of the 18th session that holding of free and fair elections is essential, and this requires the participation of the opposition groups.