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Iraqi Lawmaker, Rights Group Urge Inquiry into Mosque Attack
2016-10-25
An Iraqi lawmaker has called on her government to investigate a suspected air strike at a Shi'ite mosque during fighting in nearby Kirkuk last week, saying U.S.-led forces could have been involved - a suggestion dismissed by the coalition.
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HRW Accuses Prince Charles of Not Caring About the “Crushing of Dissent” in Bahrain
2016-10-18
Human Rights Watch (HRW) accusing the Prince of Wales of not caring enough about the "crushing of dissent" in Bahrain as details of his trip to the Gulf state were announced
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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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Amnesty Expressed Condolences over Death of Nasser Al-Ras: He was Full of Love & Joy
2016-09-21
Amnesty International expressed condolences over the death of the human rights defender Nasser Al-Ras who passed away in one Toronto’s hospitals on Tuesday.
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The Guardian: HR Groups Urge 50 States to Call on Bahrain to Release Nabeel Rajab
2016-09-16
The Guardian Newspaper stated that “Human rights groups have written to 50 states urging them to call on the Bahraini authorities to release Nabeel Rajab, who is facing up to 15 years’ in jail for comments he made on Twitter.”
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Hearing Session in Congress Criticizes Bahraini Government’s “Sectarian Policies” & Calls on US to Use Concrete Measures
2016-09-11
The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the US Congress (TLHRC) held a hearing on Friday (September 9, 2016) to examine the US government’s response to the human rights crisis in Bahrain
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Tom Lantos Commission Holds Hearing Friday to Discuss Deteriorating Human Rights in Bahrain
2016-09-10
Tom Lantos Commission on Human Rights holds on Friday hearing to discuss the deteriorating human rights situation in Bahrain.
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HRW Calls on HRC Members to Urge Bahrain to Release Nabeel Rajab & Lift Travel Ban on Activists
2016-09-05
Human Rights Watch said in a statement released at dawn Sunday, September 4, 2016, that Bahrain has to immediately stop the prosecution of prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, who faces up to 15 years in prison on charges violating his right to freedom of expression.
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HRW: Bahrain Recklessly Fanning Flames of Sectarianism by Targeting Shia Clerics
2016-08-23
Human Rights Watch said that the Bahraini authorities are “targeting Shia clerics in a systematic campaign of harassment that violates their rights to freedom of assembly and speech, and to religious freedom.”
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Who’s the Officer Appointed by King Hamad as Director-General of Prisons, What Is He Known for Internationally?
2016-08-12
According to HRW report, Officer Yousif Al-Arabi was among prison torturers of national security body and Criminal Investigation Department.
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HRW: Nabeel Rajab Faces up to 12 Years in Prison for Criticizing War on Yemen
2016-07-27
The Prominent Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab faces up to 12 years in prison for criticizing the Saudi Arabia-led military operations in Yemen, Human Rights Watch said today.
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HRW Calls for Loud Stances to Support Journalist Nazeeha Saeed
2016-07-25
Human Rights Watch called upon all supporters of freedom of press to speak out to support Bahraini journalist Nazeeha Saeed.
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HRW: Bahrain Should Reverse Decision to Strip Sheikh Isa Qassim of Nationality, Immediately Release Nabeel Rajab
2016-06-22
HRW said Bahrain should reverse decision to arbitrarily strip senior cleric of citizenship and immediately release Nabeel Rajab.
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HRW: Bahrain Rulers Want to Wipe Out Peaceful Opposition Movement
2016-06-19
HRW said Bahrain should end its efforts to close down Al-Wefaq and release human rights activist Nabeel Rajab.
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HRW Calls on Bahrain to Reverse Al-Wefaq Suspension and Release Nabeel Rajab
2016-06-17
HRW called on Bahraini authorities to reverse decision to suspend Al-Wefaq, stressing on “release Nabeel Rajab”.
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HRW Says Ombudsman's Annual Report Lacks Transparency & Underscores Serious Inadequacy of Bahrain's Efforts to End Torture
2016-06-14
Human Rights Watch condemned third annual report issued by Bahraini Ombudsman Office, stressing it lacks transparency.
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Bahraini Authorities Charge Football Player over "Insulting Bahrain's King"
2016-06-10
The Bahraini security authorities charged Mohammad Al-Alawiyat, a football player who plays for the Sitra Sports Club, over insulting the King of Bahrain.
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Amnesty & HRW Criticize UN for Removing Saudi-led Coalition from Blacklist
2016-06-09
Human Rights groups slammed UN decision to remove Saudi-led coalition fighting in ...
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HRW: Sheikh Ali Salman “Latest Casualty of Bahrain’s War on Dissent”
2016-06-03
Human Rights Watch considered Sheikh Ali Salman to be “the latest casualty of Bahrain’s war on dissent”.
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AFP: HRW Said Bahrain Trial of Opposition Chief 'Travesty of Justice'
2016-06-03
Human Rights Watch on Thursday condemned the decision of Bahrain's...