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HRW Criticizes Western Silence over Nabeel Rajab Arrest and Trial
2016-10-05
Human Rights Watch criticized the silence of western governments in relation to arrest of prominent Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab.
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Nasser, You’re in the Hearts of All Bahrainis
2016-09-24
“I can’t guarantee that I will live but I’m not scared, if I depart this life, all I wish for is to leave a mark...I want to end the oppression I witnessed in Bahrain,” said Nasser Al-Ras.
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Demonstrations Across Bahrain Commemorate Nasser Al-Ras’s Demise
2016-09-23
Hundreds of Bahrainis took to the streets on Thursday (September 22, 2016) in commemoration of death of human rights activist Nasser Al-Ras (one of the torture victims in Bahrain) who died in one of Toronto’s hospitals.
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Bahrainis Express their Condolences over Death of Nasser Al-Ras: He Died as a Witness & Martyr
2016-09-22
Social media outlets in Bahrain flooded with statements on demise of human rights activist Nasser Al-Ras, one of the Bahraini regime's torture victims.
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EU Concerned about Deterioration of Situations, Calls on Bahrain to Extend Invitation to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture
2016-09-20
The European Union called on the Bahraini authorities to extend an invitation to the UN Special Rapporteur on torture, expressing its concern about deterioration of situations in Bahrain.
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Human Rights Activist Nasser Al-Ras Dies in One of Canada's Hospitals
2016-09-20
Human Rights activist Nasser Al-Ras died on Tuesday (September 20, 2016) after his health deteriorated and entered into a coma in one of Toronto's hospitals.
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Ireland Refuses Request to Arrest Bahraini Attorney General Ali Al-Buainain
2016-09-16
The Belfast Telegraph website stated that “the Irish Judge Grainne O'Neill refused the request to order the Bahraini Attorney General, Ali Al-Buainain, to appear on complaints of torture, conspiracy to torture and aiding and abetting torture.”
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35 UNHRC Members Condemn Bahrain Anti-Opposition Measures, Call for Inclusive Reforms
2016-09-15
35 HRC member states condemned recent measures taken by Bahraini authorities against political opposition, calling for inclusive reforms to stabilize country.
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Your Accounts Were Hacked, Were Your Faces Hacked too?
2016-09-08
If Khalifa bin Ahmad’s account was hacked, was the account of his brother Khalid bin Ahmad Al Khalifa hacked when he threatened a dissident in exile.
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Bahrain Special Investigation Unit Received 26 Torture Complaints, Referred 3 Policemen to Trial in August
2016-09-08
Al-Kuwari said SIU received, during August, 26 complaints that varied between allegations of torture and ill-treatment.
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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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Five Bahraini HR Groups Send Joint Letter Telling UN Human Rights Council to Take Meaningful Action against Bahrain
2016-08-30
Five NGOs have articulated a joint letter intended for UNHRC members regarding the pressing issues facing Bahrain.
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Deputy Chief of Public Security Insults Shia
2016-08-25
The Deputy Chief of Public Security, Khalifa bin Ahmad Al Khalifa, described the Shia sect with abusive expressions, reflecting the attack launched against the Shia majority in the country.
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Marshal Receives National Security Agency New President Marking his Appointment
2016-08-17
Bahrain Defence Force Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received Talal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa marking his appointment as National Security Agency President.
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SIU Questioned 47 Policemen Accused of Torture in July
2016-08-15
Deputy Chairman of Bahrain's Special Investigation Unit (SIU), Mohammed Khalid Al-Hazza, said that the unit received 22 complaints in July, which included complaints of alleged torture and maltreatment committed by public security service men.
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Lawyer Says Bruises and Wounds Cover Martyr al-Hayiki’s Body, Confirms “Criminal” Suspicion behind Death
2016-08-13
Martyr al-Hayiki’s family Lawyer said “bruises and wounds, visible on al-Hayiki’s body, prove without doubt that there is criminal suspicion behind his death.”
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Minister of Interior Receives Talal Al Khalifa after being Appointed as President for National Security Agency
2016-08-08
Minister of Interior Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received on Sunday (August 7, 2016), Talal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, following appointing him as president for National Security Agency as per Royal Decree 66/2016.
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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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Rights Groups Call for Immediate Independent Investigation into Al-Hayiki’s Death & Alleged Torture
2016-08-05
Human rights organizations called on Bahrain to immediately launch independent and impartial investigation into death of detainee Hassan Al-Hayiki.
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Bahrain King Appoints New Torture-Linked Deputy Interior Minister & Head of “National Security”
2016-08-05
Bahraini King appoints Adel al-Fadel, who’s accused of involvement in torture, as Deputy Interior Minister and Talal bin Mohammad Al Khalifa, as National Security Head.