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Bahrain Scholars Call for Grand Funeral Procession for Freedom Martyrs in All Bahraini Areas Tonight
2017-02-12
Bahrain scholars called Sunday (February 12, 2017) for the participation in the “grand funeral procession” of martyrs Rida Al Ghisra, Mahmoud Yahya, and Mostafa Yousef, whom the authorities buried today in presence of only two representatives from each family.
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Authorities Refrain from Providing Information on Bodies of 3 Bahrainis Killed
2017-02-11
Bahraini authorities refrained from providing any information about the bodies of the three martyrs, who were killed dawn Thursday (February 9, 2017), while they attempted to flee Bahrain by sea.
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Sheikh Bashar al-A’li Fined with 50 BD for Insulting Council of Representatives
2017-02-08
A Bahraini court fined Tuesday (February 7, 2017) Bahraini cleric Sheikh Bashar al-A’li with 50 Bahraini Dinars on charges of insulting the Council of Representatives.
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British Newspaper: UK Funded Training of Bahraini Officials to Clamp down on Protests, including Tariq Al-Hassan
2017-02-06
The British “The Times” newspaper said that “The Foreign Office has been accused of trying to cover up its funding of a program to train the Bahraini police in crowd control techniques, including the use of water cannon and dogs.”
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PHOTOS: Despite Record-Low Temperature, Protesters Endure Diraz Sit-in
2017-02-03
Despite the record-low temperature recorded in Bahrain (7 °C) on the dawn of Friday (February 3, 2017), protesters continued their demonstration outside the house of religious leader, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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BFHR Records 216 Detentions in 1 Month
2017-02-03
Bahrain Forum for Human Rights said Thursday (February 2, 2017) that it recorded 216 detentions within a month, indicating that detainees are subjected to torture.
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100 Days on His Disappearance, Sayed Alawi’s Family Says NIHR Chairman Uncooperative Since they Resorted to Press
2017-02-03
The family of Bahraini citizen from Diraz, facing enforced disappearance, Sayed Alawi Sayed Hussein, confirmed that 100 days have passed with them not being able to meet or visit him, or know his fate and whereabouts.
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AFP: Bahrain Clashes Before Shiite Cleric Court Hearing, Case Adjourned till February 27
2017-01-31
Clashes erupted between police and protesters in Bahrain before a hearing in the trial of a leading Shiite cleric accused of illegal collection of funds and money laundering, witnesses said Monday. The court later announced the final hearing to be February 12, before deferring it to February 27.
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Amnesty International: Fate and Whereabouts of Bahraini Alawi Moussawi Unknown
2017-01-31
International expressed last Friday (January 27, 2017) its grave concerns that Bahraini detainee Sayed Alawi Moussawi is a victim of enforced disappearance and is at risk of torture and other ill-treatment.
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Seven Human Rights Organizations Concerned at Forcibly Dispersing Diraz Protest
2017-01-30
Seven human rights organizations expressed their concern at the Bahraini authorities move to disperse Diraz protest by force, indicating that this would lead to a catastrophe, calling on the international institutions and human rights organizations to follow up the humanitarian situation in Diraz.”
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1 to 3 Years Prison Verdicts against 3 Parents of Martyrs Ali Mushaima, Ali al-Sheikh, Mahmoud Abu Taki
2017-01-26
Bahraini courts ruled Wednesday (January 25, 2017) in favor of prison sentences against 3 parents of martyrs, who were shot dead during the ongoing pro-democracy protests in Bahrain.
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Index on Censorship: Judicial Harassment of Nabeel Rajab Mars Bahrain’s Image in International Community
2017-01-26
Index and Censorship called on Bahrain to immediately drop all charges against Nabeel Rajab.
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14000 People Sign Petition Issued by Reprieve Demanding to Stop Execution of Mohammad Ramadan
2017-01-25
The British Reprieve Organization published a petition on its website saying that “we have to do everything we can to save the man who may be next Mohammed Ramadan after the authorities executed on Sunday (January 15) three men – the first executions in the country for six years.”
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UK MPs Call for Action on Bahrain Executions
2017-01-25
UK Members of Parliament called on the British Foreign Office to file a complaint against the Bahraini government, and to call for an investigations into torture in the Kingdom. They also demanded their government to interfere concerning the death sentences of Mohammad Ramadan and Hussein Ali Moussa.
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AFP: Bahrain Court Hears Twitter Evidence against Activist
2017-01-24
The prosecution in a Bahraini court on Monday presented what it said was evidence against prominent rights activist Nabeel Rajab, accused of spreading "false information" about the kingdom, a judicial source said.
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Authorities Carry out Raids in Sitra, Arrest Dozens of Citizens
2017-01-24
Security forces carried out a wide raid campaign in Sitra that led to arresting at least dozens of citizens, according to information published on social media outlets.
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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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Authorities Allow Al-Wasat Newspaper to Resume Online Edition
2017-01-19
he Bahraini authorities allowed the opposition-linked Al-Wasat newspaper to resume its online edition, 3 days after being suspended.
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AFP: Bahrain Police Disperse Shiite Protesters
2017-01-19
Police in Bahrain used tear gas and buckshot Wednesday to disperse protesters who took to the streets following prayers for three Shiites executed over a deadly bombing, witnesses said.
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BCHR: 46 Arbitrary Detentions in 1 Week, Total 236 Years in 20 Prison Verdicts
2017-01-17
Deputy President of Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR), Yousif Almuhafdah said that the Center documented 46 arrests within a span of 1 week. HE said that those arrested were also subjected to cruel and inhuman treatment.