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Prince Charles Visits Bahrain Despite Fears of Human Rights Violations
2016-09-22
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will visit Bahrain in November despite growing concerns about a crackdown on human rights in the small Gulf kingdom.
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Bahraini Embassy in London says it Dissolved “Anti-Bahraini Government” British Parliamentary Group
2016-09-16
The Embassy of Bahrain in the United Kingdom said it was able to dissolve a “UK parliamentary group concerned with democracy in Bahrain”, describing the move as a “great success”.
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Appeals Court: Al-Wefaq’s Case Adjourned until September 22
2016-09-06
The Appeal Civil Court adjourned in its first hearing on Tuesday (September 6, 2016) the case of dissolving Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society until September 22.
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Awal Centre Reveals Document: Former Ruler Hamad bin Isa (the First) Conspired to Remove and Exile Sheikh Khalaf to Iraq
2016-09-02
Bahrain Mirror publishes details on important document revealing information about case of prominent Shiite leader, Sheikh Khalaf Al-Asfour, during 1920s and 1930s.
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The Guardian: British Police Criticised for Lack of Transparency in Bahrain Training Deal
2016-08-30
The Guardian stresses HR campaigners say British College of Policing should explain its work with Bahrain, which is accused of numerous human rights abuses.
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PHOTOS-International Conference in Support of People of Yemen Kicks off in London
2016-08-20
International Conference in Support of People of Yemen kicked off today with activists and journalists from our the world taking part in the event.
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UK Foreign Office Accused Of “Covering Up” Bahrain Torture Allegations
2016-08-07
Liberal Democrat MP said a British Foreign Office minister’s answers to questions of torture in Bahrain have been “appalling”.
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King Hamad Invites UK Prime Minister to Visit Bahrain
2016-08-04
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a telephone call on Wednesday (August 3, 2016) from the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, in which they “discussed the long-standing solid relations between the two friendly kingdoms and peoples, and ways to bolster them in various fields.”
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Report: Bahrain More than Doubled Armament Budget in 2016
2016-08-02
A report issued by intelligence publication HS Jane’s revealed that Bahrain has doubled its spending on defences in 2016.
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Rally outside Saudi Embassy in London, Coinciding with Sheikh Qassim's First Trial Hearing
2016-07-26
The Bahraini opposition called for a rally in front of the Saudi Embassy in London, to denounce the trial of Bahrain’s Shiite spiritual leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Bahrain slams UK, U.S. "interference" over party dissolution
2016-07-19
U.S. ally Bahrain on Monday dismissed as "unacceptable interference" statements by Britain and the United States criticising...
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Bahrain Says British and US Statements "Biased towards Extremism and Terrorism"
2016-07-19
Foreign Ministry expressed deep regret at US and British statements describing them as "unacceptable" interference in Bahrain's affairs.
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British MPs Criticize Holding Event for Bahrain in House of Commons: It has Poor HR Record
2016-07-11
British MPs slammed a Conservative MP, Jack Lopresti, for sponsoring and hosting a parliamentary event for the Bahraini government in the House of Commons aiming at whitewashing its human rights record that was met with wide criticism. Lopresti is also accused of receiving thousands of pounds' worth of funding for foreign trips from the repressive Gulf kingdom's rulers.
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British Minister: We’re Concerned by Revocation of Sheikh Qassim’s Citizenship, We Raised Shia-Related Issues with Bahraini Govt.
2016-07-03
The British Minister for the Middle East and North Africa said his country is closely following political situation in Bahrain.
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UK Raises Concerns at Senior Levels in Bahrain Government about Stripping Sheikh Isa Qassim of Nationality
2016-06-23
UK said it raised concerns at senior levels in Bahraini government about revoking nationality of top Shia cleric...
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Britain Concerned by Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Nationality, Seeks Clarification
2016-06-22
British Minister for the Middle East and North Africa expressed concern by revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s citizenship.
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Bahrain’s Decision to Close down Al-Wefaq Setback for UK Government
2016-06-18
The Guardian said latest crackdown is setback for UK government, which invested considerable ...
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10,000 Tweets under Hashtag #Help_Bahraini_Prisoners
2016-06-16
Bahrainis launched hashtag #Help_Bahraini_Prisoners to shed light on conditions inside Bahraini prisons.
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BBC: Wave of Anger following Arrest of Nabeel Rajab
2016-06-16
The BBC said social media users in Arab World were deeply concerned with news regarding Nabeel Rajab's arrest.
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Amnesty Attacks UK Foreign Secretary over "Muted Response" to Sentence of Bahraini Opposition Leader
2016-06-10
Amnesty slammed UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond over muted response to the toughening of Bahraini opposition leader's sentence.