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Bahrain’s Al-Wefaq Boycotts Elections

Deputy Secretary General of Bahrain’s Al-Wefaq Association Sheikh Hussein Al-Dihi announced on Tuesday boycotting the public elections in the country, reiterating call for establishing democracy and real political partnership.

Rights Group Documents 850 Violations by Bahrain Regime

An independent human rights group has documented 844 cases of grave human rights violations in Bahrain during the month of July as the ruling Al Khalifah regime relentlessly continues with its crackdown on human rights activists and pro-democracy campaigners in the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom.

Bahraini Prisoner Son End Hunger Strike after UK Pledge

The son of one of Bahrain’s most prominent political prisoners has ended his hunger strike outside the Bahraini embassy in London after 15 British MPs agreed to take up his father’s case.

3 Bahraini Shiite Clerics Still In Custody for Ashura

Three Bahraini Shiite clerics jailed during Manama’s clampdown on annual Ashura commemorations have been remanded in custody.

Bahrainis Take to Streets to Condemn Sectarian Persecution

Bahrain has been rocked by a fresh wave of protests on Friday evening as hundreds took to the streets to voice their ‘rejection’ of the upcoming legislative elections.

US Approves Sale of Tactical Missiles to Bahrain

The US State Department has endorsed the proposed sale of more than 800 tactical missiles to Bahrain amid the Al Khalifah regime’s heavy-handed crackdown on pro-democracy campaigners and political dissidents in the tiny Persian Gulf country.

Amnesty Slams 'Medical Negligence' in Bahrain Prisons

Bahraini prisoners suffering cancer, multiple sclerosis and sickle-cell anaemia do not have access to medical care, Amnesty International said Friday, accusing local authorities of "negligence".

Bahrain Nabs 15 Anti-Regime Activists

Bahrain’s police have arrested 15 anti-regime activists for allegedly trying to "cause chaos" during mourning ceremonies held by Shia Muslims that culminated last Thursday.

Bahrain Regime Halts Access to Imam Reza (AS) Hosseiniya

Bahrain‘s security forces prevented Shiites entering Imam Reza (AS) Hosseiniya in Al-Malikiyah area on Monday.

2 Bahraini Shiite Remand in Custody over Ashura March

Two administrators working at a Shiite religious body in the coastal Bahraini village of Malkiya were remanded in custody on Friday after being accused of ‘inciting hatred against the regime’.

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