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Muslim Brotherhood Cleric Lashes Out at Unified Prayer between Sunnis and Shiites in Bahrain
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: A Sunni cleric lashed out at the unified prayer between the Sunnis and Shiites that the the Bahrain Foundation for Reconciliation and Civil Discourse called for holding in Al-Kabir (Grand) Mosque in Bahrain�s A�ali on Friday.
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Manama Governor: Mourning Processions are Allowed as Precautionary Measures Will Be Taken for Over 50 Mosques
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: The Governor of the Bahraini capital, Manama, Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, stated that �there is no decision preventing mourning processions commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ali (pbuh) from being held.�
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Bahraini Pastor Fears Churches might be Targeted by Terrorist Attacks
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: The pastor of Bahrain�s National Evangelical Church, Reverend Hani Aziz, said that all 18 churches need to be secured and protected like the mosques and obsequies.
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Al-Wefaq�s Majeed Milad Gets 7 days Pending Investigation over Charges of Inciting Hatred against the Regime
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain�s Public Prosecution questioned a prominent member of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society. Majeed Milad, over charges of inciting hatred against the regime
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Book Declaring the Bohra Sect Followers as Disbelievers Distributed for Free in Manama
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: The Al-Wasat newspaper said that copies of a booklet declaring the Bohra sect followers as disbelievers is being distributed for free in the Bahraini capital, Manama.
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Bahraini Authorities Accuse Sheikh Issa Eid of Inciting Hatred against the Regime
2015-07-05
Bahrain Mirror: Bahraini authorities summoned Shiite cleric Sheikh Issa Eid for questioning over his Friday Sermon, accusing him of inciting hatred against the regime.
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Jaffaria Waqf Urges Limiting Commemoration of Imam Ali Martyrdom Anniv. as BOHR Voices Concerns
2015-07-04
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain�s Jaffaria Endowments Directorate urged the directorates of Shiite religious centers and obsequies to limit the commemoration of Imam Ali martyrdom anniversary to indoor ceremonies as a precautionary measure, while the BOHR voiced its concern.
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Bahraini Interior Ministry: Volunteers Enlisted to Help Security Forces Guard Mosques
2015-07-04
Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini Minister of Interior, Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, urged the mayors of governorates to cooperate with those in charge of places of worship in order to nominate a number of citizens as volunteers to contribute to the security plan.
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Bahraini Citizen Files Complaint against Riot Police for Firing Tear Gas at his Home
2015-07-04
Bahrain Mirror: A Bahraini citizen filed a complaint at the Hamad town police station after security forces fired tear gas canisters at his home in Damestan village.
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Saudi MOI: Kuwait Mosque Suicide Bomber Passed through Bahrain First
2015-07-04
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The suicide bomber behind the deadly attack on Kuwait�s Imam Sadiq Mosque, identified as Saudi citizen Fahad bin Suleiman Al-Gabbaa had arrived at Bahrain International Airport from Riyadh on June 25, 2015 and then left for Kuwait Friday morning.
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Detainee Ali Haroun Beaten During a Phone Call with His Mother
2015-07-03
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The Bahraini detainee Ali Haroun (21 years old) was severely beaten on Tuesday night (June 30, 2015) while having a phone conversation with his mother who heard his cries and pleading.
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Saudi-Based Companies Warn their Western Employees against Traveling to Bahrain
2015-07-03
Operating companies in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia have warned western employees, especially Americans, against gathering in crowded areas and worship places in case they visit Bahrain.
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Reports Say "Prosecution" Appealed Verdict against Al-Wefaq's Sheikh Ali Salman
2015-07-03
The defense lawyer of Bahrain's opposition leader, Abdullah Al-Shamlawi, stated that "there are news saying the Public Prosecution has appealed the verdict issued against the Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, Sheikh Ali Salman".
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Dr. Saeed Al-Samahiji Released from Prison
2015-07-03
The Bahraini authorities released on Wednesday (July 1, 2015) Dr. Saeed Al-Samahiji after serving his one full year sentence.
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Dr. Al-Singace's Situation Raises Great Concerns: Transferred to Al-Qal'a Hospital after 100 Days of Hunger Strike
2015-07-03
The EBOHR and SALAM for Democracy and Human Rights articulated their collective worries regarding the health and safety of Bahraini activist, Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace, who has entered his 100th day of hunger strike.
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BCHR Issues Report on "Jaw Prison": Bahraini Government's Brutality in Country's Central Prison
2015-07-03
Bahrain Center for Human Rights, Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain and Bahrain Institution for Rights and Democracy issued a report on Jaw Prison events based on interviews with inmates who were released weeks following the attack.
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Reuters: Gulf States Tighten Security for Frightened Shi'ites After Mosque Blasts
2015-07-03
Reuters: It may have been a prank, albeit a malevolent one, or a genuine threat of violence, when flyers featuring the Islamic State flag were placed near a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Bahrain this week.
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US Newspapers: Washington will Sell Flawed �Humvee� Vehicles to Bahrain..Ban Lift will not include the MoI
2015-07-02
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The American �New York Times� newspaper said that the Obama administration�s decision issued on Monday, June 29, 2015, with regards to lifting the ban on security assistance will not include Bahrain�s Interior Ministry.
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HRF: US Decision to Lift holds on Arms Exports to Bahrain is Major Blow to Reform Efforts
2015-07-02
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Human Rights First (HRF) said that it is concerned about the US State Department�s decision to lift the holds on security assistance to the Bahrain Defense Force and National Guard.
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Congressman �McGovern� Describes US Lift of Arms Embargo on Bahrain as Dangerous Step
2015-07-02
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Congressman, senior House Democrat and chairman of Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Jim McGovern, described the US State Department�s decision to lift arms embargo on Bahrain as a �dangerous step backward for human rights�.