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Bahrainis Express Solidarity with Detained Shia Cleric

Scores of people have held a protest in Bahrain to voice their support for distinguished Shia cleric Sheikh Khalid Fadhil al-Zaki, whom regime forces recently arrested as the ruling Al Khalifah regime does not shy away from its clampdown on pro-democracy campaigners in the kingdom.

Bahrain Court Orders Life Sentence for Senior Shia Cleric

A Bahraini court on Sunday ordered life sentences for three senior opposition members, overturning a previous acquittal on charges of “spying for Qatar”.

Nigerian Forces Attack Shia Arbaeen Mourners Again

Clashes erupted in Nigeria between security forces and the supporters of an imprisoned Shia cleric marching in the capital, Abuja, on Monday.

Bahrain Detains Another Shia Cleric

Bahraini regime forces have detained another Shia Muslim cleric as the ruling Al Khalifah dynasty presses ahead with its heavy-handed crackdown against members of the religious community during the Muslim mourning month of Muharram.

Bahraini court acquits Sheikh Ali Salman of espionage charges

A Bahraini court has acquitted prominent Shia cleric and opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman of all the charges against him with regard to alleged espionage for Qatar.

Iraq elections and Saudi Arabia’s failure

Iraq’s electoral commission ultimately announced the final results of the country’s parliamentary elections. The results suggested that a political coalition led by influential Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr won 54 seats — the most seats.

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