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Sayyed Khamenei Denounces Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship: Dangerous and Irrational Move
2016-06-21
Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei condemned the Bahraini authorities' move to revoke citizenship of Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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US Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Alarmed by Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's Nationality
2016-06-21
David Saperstein, Ambassador for International Religious Freedom, expressed concern by revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship.
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More Protestors Head towards Open Strike Area in Diraz
2016-06-21
Bahrainis continue to protest outside Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim's home in Diraz, while more frustrated citizens head towards the open strike area.
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Sayed Al-Mashaal Announces Permanent Rally outside Sheikh Isa Qassim's Home
2016-06-21
Head of dissolved Ulama Islamic Council Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal announced turning rally in Diraz into permanent one.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry denounced Bahrain's move to strip top Bahraini Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim of his nationality.
2016-06-21
Iran Denounces Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship, Calls Bahrain to Avoid Destroying Bridges with Moderate Leaders
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AFP: Iran General Warns Bahrain Over Move Against Shiite Cleric
2016-06-21
A leading Iranian general has warned Bahrain it is fanning armed rebellion and "will pay the price"...
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AFP: US Slams Ally Bahrain Over Move Against Shiite Cleric
2016-06-21
The United States strongly rebuked its close Gulf ally Bahrain on Monday after the Sunni kingdom risked...
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Bahrain's Move Against Shi'ite Leader Unjustified: U.N.
2016-06-21
Bahrain's decision to revoke the citizenship of the spiritual leader of the kingdom's Shi'ite Muslim majority...
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Reuters: U.S. Criticizes Bahrain's Move to Strip Cleric of Citizenship
2016-06-21
The United States is "alarmed" by Bahrian's decision to revoke the citizenship of the spiritual leader...
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VIDEO: U.S. 'alarm' Over Bahrain Shi'ite Move
2016-06-21
The United States Department of State said that it is alarmed by the Government of Bahrain's decision...
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Brian Dooley: Time for Washington to Act as Bahrain Government Provokes Crisis
2016-06-21
Human Rights First's Brian Dooley said Bahraini government is taking a "risky policy, likely to produce significant instability."
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HRW: Revoking Top Shiite Cleric's Citizenship Takes Bahrain to Darkest Days since 2011 Crackdown
2016-06-21
HRW said decision to strip Sheikh Isa Qassim of citizenship "takes Bahrain into darkest days seen since 2011.
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Washington Alarmed by Bahrain's Arbitrary Decision to Withdraw Sheikh Isa Qassim's Nationality
2016-06-21
US State Department said it's alarmed by Bahrain Government's decision to revoke citizenship of prominent Shia cleric, Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Iran's Soleimani Says Bahrain Will "Pay Price" for Insulting Shi'ite Cleric
2016-06-21
The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Bahrain's government of armed struggle, after the Gulf kingdom stripped the spiritual leader of its Shi'ite Muslim majority of his citizenship.
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Reuters: Lebanon's Hezbollah Warns Bahrain of Consequences Over Cleric Move
2016-06-20
Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah on Monday called on the people of Bahrain to express anger at the government's decision to strip a leading Shi'ite cleric of his citizenship and said it would bring severe consequences to the country's leadership.
- Hundreds of Bahrainis rallied outside home of top Shiite cleric to protest authorities' decision to strip him of his nationality. 2016-06-20
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BBC: Bahrain Revokes Most Prominent Shia Cleric Isa Qassim's Citizenship
2016-06-20
Bahrain has stripped the kingdom's most prominent Shia cleric Shiekh Isa Qassim of his citizenship.
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AFP: Bahrain Revokes Citizenship of Top Shiite Cleric
2016-06-20
Bahraini authorities have revoked the citizenship of the most prominent Shiite cleric in the Sunni-ruled kingdom...
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Bahrain Strips Top Shiite Cleric of Citizenship over Charges of “Encouraging Sectarianism and Violence”
2016-06-20
Bahraini authorities accuse top Shiite cleric of serving foreign interests and encouraging sectarianism and violence.
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Associated Press: Cabinet Strips Top Shiite Cleric in Bahrain of Nationality
2016-06-20
Bahrain's government on Monday stripped a leading Shiite cleric of his nationality, a move that brought hundreds of protesters into the streets and prompted warnings of unrest.