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Al-Wefaq Deputy SG in Televised Speech: Executions to Leave Serious Political and Security Repercussions (Full Speech)
2017-01-20
Al-Wefaq Deputy Secretary General, Sheikh Hussein al-Daihi, delivered a televised speech (Wednesday January 18, 2017), in response of the Bahraini regime’s execution of 3 Bahraini political detainees.
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Abbas Al-Samie from Arrest until Execution (Timeline)
2017-01-18
Commenting on the death sentence issued against him, Abbas Al-Samie’ stressed: “It is mere ink on paper since it was issued by a court that lacks justice and integrity.”
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To the King of Bahrain: You Are a Murderer
2017-01-18
Now after January 15, 2017, it is no longer possible to exclude the King and claim that his hands are not stained with blood. After this day, it is no longer possible to say that King Hamad bin Isa did not order the killing of Bahrainis.
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Bahrain’s Al-Wefaq: Mass Executions, Regime’s Choice to Confront Justice and Democracy Demands
2017-01-17
Deputy Secretary General of the Islamic National Society – al-Wefaq, Sheikh Hussein al-Daihi, issued a statement condemning the gruesome execution crime of three political detainees.
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Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum Rejected Iraqi Mediation to Stop Execution of 3 Bahrainis
2017-01-17
Information reported that communications between Iraqi political figures and Emirati Prime Minister and Emir of Dubai took place (Saturday January 14, 2017), in a bid to make Bahrain halt the execution of 3 Bahraini political detainees.
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AFP: Building Torched as Bahrain Shiites Protest Executions
2017-01-17
Authorities in Bahrain said Monday a municipal building was set ablaze as fresh violence erupted over the executions of three Shiites convicted of a deadly bomb attack on police.
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Reuters: Bahrain Executes Three Shi'ites for Bombing, Sparks Outcry
2017-01-16
Bahrain on Sunday executed three Shi'ite Muslim men convicted of killing three policemen in a 2014 bomb attack, the first such executions in over two decades, drawing condemnation from foreign officials including Shi'ite power Iran.
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EU: We Expressed Concerns that 3 Executed Dissidents Did not Received Right to Fair Trial
2017-01-16
The European Union said on Sunday (January 15, 2017) that it expressed concerns that the 3 dissidents executed by the Bahraini authorities did not receive their right to fair trial.
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AFP: Bahrain Executions Spark Violent Protests
2017-01-16
Bahrain on Sunday executed three men found guilty of killing three policemen, sparking violent protests and stoking tensions between the country's Shiite majority and its Sunni rulers.
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Condemns Execution of 3 Bahrainis: Bahraini Gov’t Insists on Oppressive Approaches
2017-01-16
The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly denounced in a statement issued today on Sunday (January 15, 2017) the Bahraini regime's execution of three political prisoners.
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British Foreign Secretary Reiterates UK’s Opposition to Death Penalty without Official Condemnation over Execution of 3 Bahrainis
2017-01-16
After Bahraini authorities executed 3 Bahraini political prisoners, British Foreign Secretary merely reiterated UK’s opposing stance towards the death penalty without official condemnation.
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Bahrain’s Executions Deemed Extrajudicial Killings, Slain Emirati Officer's Family Arrived to Bahrain Last Night
2017-01-16
Information says that Al-Shohhi’s family arrived to country Saturday night, but it’s unclear whether they attended execution of the three Bahraini Shia dissidents.
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PHOTOS: New Wave of Unrest in Bahrain after Execution of 3 Dissidents
2017-01-16
Thousands of Bahrainis continued to protest since this morning across the island kingdom after the Public Prosecution announced execution of three Bahraini political prisoners.
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Bahraini Authorities Arrest Martyr Sami Mushaima’s Brother Mounir
2017-01-16
Bahraini Authorities arrested today Mounir Mushaima’, brother of political prisoner Sami Mushaima’ who was executed this morning.
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“Jaw” Novel: This is What Happened Between al-Shihi Family and Martyr Abbas al-Samie
2017-01-16
In “Jaw”, a novel written by political detainee Jihad, who is still behind bars in “Jaw Central Prison”, the writer reveals that he met Martyr Abbass al-Samie after the March 10, 2015 events in “Jaw” Prison. Al-Samie confirmed to Jihad how he was beaten by members of al-Shihi family.
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Bahraini Interior Minister Meets with US Ambassador Hours after Execution of 3 Political Prisoners
2017-01-16
Bahraini Interior Minister received United States Ambassador to Bahrain William Roebuck in presence of Public Security Chief Tariq Hassan Al-Hassan.
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Lebanon’s Hezbollah: Execution of 3 Dissenters a Crime by Bahraini Regime, Its Arab and Western Supporters
2017-01-16
Lebanon’s Hezbollah party condemned the Bahraini authorities’ execution of 3 Bahraini dissenters, dubbing it as a crime. Hezbollah also held accountable the regime, and its Arab and Western supporters, who aid and protect the Bahraini regime.
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UN Special Rapporteur Deems Execution of 3 Bahraini Dissenters Extrajudicial Killings
2017-01-15
United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extra-Judicial Executions described Bahraini regime’s execution of three political detainees Abbas Al-Samee’, Ali Al-Singace and Sami Mushaima’ as extrajudicial killings.
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Bahrain Carries out First Death Penalties against Political Dissenters since Eruption of Feb 14 Uprising in 2011
2017-01-15
Bahraini authorities executed three Bahraini dissidents over alleged role in killing of Emirati officer and two other policemen in political trial that based its convictions on confessions extracted under torture.
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AFP: Bahrain Executes Three Shiites over Police Killings
2017-01-15
Bahrain on Sunday executed three men found guilty of killing three policemen, in a move likely to further raise tensions between the country's Shiite majority and its Sunni rulers.