Bahraini authorities arrested on Thursday (August 4, 2016) prominent Shiite cleric Mohammad Jawad al-Shihab

Bahraini court upheld on July 31, 2016, a one-year jail term against the cleric Sheikh Mohammad Al-Mansi, who is in charge of the demolished mosques' file at the Ulama Islamic Council.

Clerics accused of leading the political protests in Bahrain said that the trying Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim and national figures is a loss of social justice and represents a malicious targeting against Sheikh Qassim’s prominent role in defending people’s rights and legitimate demands.

Prominent religious institutions representing Sunnis and Shiites in UK issued a joint statement in which they condemned Bahrain’s targeting of religious leader Ayatollah sheikh Isa Qassim, calling on “the authorities to reverse their repressive measure that will exacerbate sectarian tensions.”

Bahrain's Justice Ministry summoned Shiite preacher Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour while allowing hardliner Salafist Al-Saeedi to resume delivering sermons.

Bahrain's top Shiite cleric went on trial Wednesday on charges of illegal fund raising...

The spiritual leader of Bahrain's Shi'ite Muslim majority went on trial on Wednesday on charges...

Lawyer Abdullah Al-Shamlawi said charges raised against Bahrain's Shia spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim are contrary to Bahraini constitution.

Local newspaper said security authorities summoned 15 Shiite clerics since revocation of Shia spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship.

Bahrain’s High Criminal Court presided over by judge Abdullah Al-Ashraf postponed the trial of Sheikh Isa Qassim and two others to August 14 to re-notify them about the new date for the next court session.

The Bahraini opposition announced that next Friday (July 29, 2016) shall be a day of solidarity with the people of Bahrain, calling on institutions, bodies, organizations, people, and elites in the Islamic world to urgently act in support of the Bahraini people.

The Bahraini opposition called for a rally in front of the Saudi Embassy in London, to denounce the trial of Bahrain’s Shiite spiritual leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.

Protesters in Diraz called for turning off lights in all areas of Bahrain on Wednesday night, and launching “Allah Akbar” slogans in denouncing the trial of Sheikh Issa Qassem.

High Criminal Court set Wednesday as date for first hearing in Bahraini Shia spiritual leaders Sheikh Ia Qassim’s trial.

NIHR Vice President received Deputy Director of Policy and Research at USCIRF Dwight Bashir and his accompanying delegation.

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urged the United States administration to continue to pressure the Bahraini government to fully implement the BICI recommendations, including those regarding freedom of religion and belief, and address accountability for past abuses against the Shi’a community.