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Israel's Chargé d'affaires to Bahrain: Manama’s Relations with Israel are Part of Bahrain’s Security Strategy
2021-11-27
Itay Tagner, Israel's chargé d'affaires to Bahrain, who has finished his work in the Kingdom, said that "Relations with Israel are part of Bahrain's security strategy."
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Why Did the Saudi Foreign Minister Disregard the Manama Dialogue Forum?
2021-11-27
For some reason, Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa missed the opening of the Manama Dialogue 2021, organized annually by Bahrain in cooperation with the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and sent one of his deputies (Mohammed bin Mubarak) in his place.
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Russia Today: Iran Wins Lawsuit against Bahrain, Fines it 200 Million Euros
2021-11-26
Russia Today published a piece of news on its website stating that Iran won a lawsuit against Bahrain which was fined 200 million euros.
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in its Report on Democracy and HR: Allegations of Mistreatment Continue in Bahrain
2021-11-25
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said "Allegations of mistreatment in detention continued to be made in Bahrain," indicating that "it monitored such cases closely, and engaged with the Government of Bahrain, Bahraini oversight bodies and international organizations on these issues."
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Iran Denies Bahraini Gov't Claims on Discovering Weapons and Arms Linked to it
2021-11-25
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh responded to Bahrain's announcement that it had arrested an armed cell in Bahrain and that Iran was the source of these alleged weapons.
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GCHR: Campaign Demanding Release of Prisoners
2021-11-25
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) and over a dozen human rights groups are working together on a public campaign and related advocacy for the release of prisoners of conscience.
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Mushaima Starts Hunger Strike, UK Parliamentarian Urges his Gov't to Punish Regime
2021-11-24
London-based activist Ali Mushaima announced starting a hunger a strike on (November 23, 2021), in solidarity with detained academic Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace and to demand the release of his father, Haq Movement leader who is sentenced to life imprisonment.
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10 Years after BICI Report, Bahrain Only Applied One Recommendation out of 26 (BCHR)
2021-11-24
In a detailed report on the tenth anniversary of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry report, the Bahrain Center for Human Rights said the full and honest implementation of the BICI 26 recommendations was supposed to pave the way for a new era in Bahrain, however, Bahrain is still in turmoil.
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Bahrain: Enforced Disappearance of Child Raises Concern
2021-11-24
The Bahraini authorities are detaining Al-Ittefaq Handball club player Mohammad Habib Yehya Abdullah, 17, and it is believed that he is among the 13 detainees the Interior Ministry claimed they had formed a secret cell.
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Ombudsman Comments on Inmates' Hunger Stike in Dry Dock Prison: Hunger Strike is Voluntary Option for any Inmate
2021-11-24
The Ombudsman said that it visited the Dry Dock Prison this month and found that inmates are receiving appropriate living and health care, stressing that the issue of the hunger strike is a voluntary option for any inmate.
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Apple Sues Pegasus-Maker Israeli Firm
2021-11-24
Apple Company said that it filed a lawsuit against the Israeli NSO Group, manufacturer of Pegasus spyware which has been used by many countries to spy on activists, including Bahrain and the Emirates.
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Bahraini Gov't Promises to Launch Investment Projects and Opportunities worth more than 11 Billion, 300 Million BD
2021-11-23
The Bahraini Cabinet spoke yesterday about directives issued to the Ministerial Committee for Development to launch new investment opportunities worth more than $30 billion (approximately 11 billion and 311 million dinars).
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Ali Muhanna Forced to Sign Pledge not to Participate in Rallies Demanding Release of Detainees: BFHR
2021-11-23
Bahrain Forum for Human Rights said that the security authorities forced educational activist Ali Muhanna to sign a pledge not to participate in peaceful rallies demanding the release of prisoners of conscience. Muhanna was arbitrary arrested on Sunday (November 21, 2021) from one of Al-Daih streets.
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Bahrain: Summonses, Raids and Arrest of 13 Citizens at Least...MoI Announces New "Cell"
2021-11-23
The Bahraini Interior Ministry carried out a vast raids and arrests campaign during which it arrested 13 citizens at least, according to news networks. It also summoned a number of citizens over taking part in anti-normalization protests, Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society stated.
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Al-Faisal Asks Israeli Security Advisor: Why Aren't Your Nuclear Weapons Being dismantled When We Demand dismantling Iran's Power?
2021-11-23
Former Saudi intelligence head Prince Turki Al-Faisal asked both Israeli National Security Adviser, Eyal Hulata, and US National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Brett McGurk, during the Manama Dialogue sessions about Israel's possession of nuclear weapons.
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Committee Responsible for Implementing Child Law Failed to Implement the Law, Says Sarhan
2021-11-23
Legal Adviser Ibrahim Sarhan said that the temporary committee for the implementation of the Child Law in Bahrain has failed to implement the law, noting that more than 140 detained children (at the time the rulings were issued) did not benefit from the law.
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Muhanna Describes How He was Arrested from Street: I Thought they were Criminals
2021-11-23
Activist Ali Muhanna recounted new details about his arrest from the street last night, expressing bewilderment at the security forces actions.
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King Hamad Alludes to Qatar, Stresses Desire to Hold Dialogue to Address "Gulf Stalled Issues"
2021-11-23
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa alluded in his speech yesterday to his desire to hold dialogue about "Gulf stalled issues".
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Ombudsman Refuses to Receive Mothers of Young Hunger Striker Detainees
2021-11-22
The Ombudsman refused to receive mothers of young hunger striker detainees in Dry Dock Prison.
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Civilian Forces Arrest Activist Ali Muhanna from Street, Take him to Exhibitions Police Station
2021-11-22
Bahraini human rights activist Ibtisam Al-Saegh said that well-known educational activist Ali Muhanna was arrested yesterday at night (November 21, 2021) from the street by people in civilian clothes.