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Bahraini HR Groups Appeal to Int’l Community to Save Prisoners in Bahrain
2017-10-20
A number of Bahraini human rights organizations called upon the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to urgently visit Bahraini prisons to stand upon their situation and invite UN Special Rapporteurs and relevant UN working groups to submit new applications to visit Bahrain.
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Diabetes Patients on Hunger Strike at Risk, Authorities Pressure Sayed Al-Meshaal to Persuade Prisoners to End Strike
2017-09-16
Human rights source revealed that some of the hunger strikers held in Bahrain's Jaw Prison, who suffer from diabetes, are at risk.
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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 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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Scene from Bahraini Girl's Life whose Father is Behind Bars
2017-07-06
The account presented below does not represent the most painful story, or the most exciting for that matter. It is a daily routine experienced by Bahrainis, experienced by the families of political prisoners in Bahrain.
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Bahrain’s Image Hurt By Prison Reality, Brian Dooley
2017-04-07
Jailed in 2011 for life for discussing peaceful political reform by a monarchist elite fearful of change, Bahraini dissident Abdul Al Khawaja is living the brutality of Bahrain’s Jau Prison, highlights Brian Dooley.
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Dr. Ali Al-Ekri: Most Difficult Stages since February 2011 (Timeline)
2017-03-12
To be part of the equation is a tough decision,” this is how the consultant orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ali Al-Ekri, speaks of the stance he took, costing him a hefty price.
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Countdown until Al-Ekri’s Release: Fareeda Al-Dalal Says Two Things not to be Forgotten, Slandering My Husband & Insulting My Children
2017-03-10
On Friday (March 10, 2017), the Bahraini “Hippocrates” Dr. Ali Al-Ekri completes his five-year prison sentence. His family eagerly awaits his release.
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Dry Dock Continues Crackdown on Political Detainees for Over 1 Year under Terrible Conditions
2017-03-09
The Dry Dock Prison continues its crackdown on political prisoners, through measures described as arbitrary.
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HRW in Joint NGO Letter: Member States Should Call for Improvements in Human Rights Situation in Bahrain
2017-02-27
A number of human rights groups urged permanent representatives of member and observer states of UN Human Rights Council to call for improvements in human rights situation in Bahrain at 34th HRC session.
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The Remnants of the Arab Spring in Bahrain, Isabel Woodford
2017-02-23
Recent execution of three opponents of the political regime in Bahrain highlights subtle but frightening reassertion of authoritarianism in the country and the Middle East.
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Second Edition of Jaw Novel out, Readers Say this Book could Break You
2017-02-20
Bahrain Mirror issued the second edition of the Jaw Novel this week on Wednesday (February 15, 2017). “Jaw,” a literary work written by a Bahraini political prisoner, was well received by readers and gained popularity in the country.
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The People Spoke their Word: They’ll Carry on Uprising to the Death
2017-02-01
Mass protests were staged in over 50 areas across Bahrain, marking an extraordinary revolutionary day reflecting the people’s perseverance and adherence to their rights and legitimate demands.
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Third Letter to Abbas Al-Samie and his Companions
2017-01-28
Today we broke the tyranny of the regime’s media, which sought staining your name and adding you to its terror blacklist. We sought adding you on the nation’s record of martyrdom, struggle and dream of a country for all.
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Martyr Ali Al-Singace in Last Visit: I Cry out of Fear for You...I Will Pray Tonight
2017-01-27
The family tried to escape the gloominess of situation since it was their very last gathering with Ali. They wanted to show the authorities that they were neither broken nor regretful. They kept their heads held up high until the end of this final meeting.
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Second Letter to Abbas Al-Samie
2017-01-26
They are afraid of you although you are lying in your grave. They are haunted by your words that hurt their tyranny.
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To Abbas Al-Samie
2017-01-24
The brutality of Jaw prison could not silence your renowned smile and laugh, as it could not quell your resilience and perseverance.
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“Preacher” Assigned by Regime Recounts Last Hour of Martyrs before Execution: They laughed at Death
2017-01-24
How was the last scene before Abbas Al-Samie, Sami Mushaima and Ali Al-Singace took their final steps in this world towards the next.
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Abbas Al-Samie’s Father and Mother on “The Last Day”
2017-01-21
Abbas Al-Samie’s mother returned home as a changed woman who bid her last farewell to her son, thinking that her most beloved will be dragged to his death over a crime he did not commit.
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Fear & Rage Engulfed Bahrain Prior to Execution of the 3 Political Prisoners
2017-01-21
Intense emotions of fear and rage engulfed Bahrain as the people anxiously waited, not knowing whether the authorities will carry out execution of 3 political prisoners and torture victims.