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Trial of 138 “Zulfiqar Brigades” Defendants Adjourned Until November 3
2016-10-04
The High Criminal Court adjourned the case of 138 defendants until November 3. The defendants were accused of establishing and joining the “Zulfiqar Brigades”, collaborating with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, blasting 19 bomb attacks and planting hoax bombs in several areas across Bahrain.
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AFP: Bahrain Top Court Rejects Release of Opposition Chief
2016-10-03
Bahrain's top court rejected Monday a request to release Shiite opposition chief cleric Ali Salman, who is serving a nine-year jail term on charges of inciting hatred and forceful regime change.
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Court of Cassation Refuses to Release Opposition Leader, to Look into Appeals on October 17
2016-10-03
The court of cassation refused an urgent request to release the Bahraini opposition leader and Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq, Sheikh Ali Salman.
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Former CEO of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry Convicted over Insulting Charge via WhatsApp
2016-10-02
The first minor criminal court convicted the former CEO of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Nabeel Al-Mahmood over the charge of insulting member of the board of directors Ahmed Bin Hindi through WhatsApp message on a group that includes members of the board of directors and number of employees.
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Bahraini Photographer Qassim Zeineddine Released after 3 Years of Imprisonment
2016-10-01
Bahraini authorities released Bahraini photographer Qassim Zeineddine, after he spent 3 years in prison for covering popular protests.
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Two Bahraini Sentenced to 10-Year Jail Term, Revoked of their Citizenship over Terrorism-Related Charges
2016-09-30
The High Criminal Court sentenced two Bahrainis to ten years in prison and revoked their citizenship over terrorism-related charges.
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Prosecution Releases Sheikh Isa Al-Moamen after New Charges Raised by Samaheej Police Station
2016-09-30
The Public Prosecution released on Thursday (September 29, 2016) Imam of the Al-Kheif Mosque, Sheikh Isa Al-Moamen, after interrogating him based on new charges brought forth by the Samaheej Police station.
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Samaheej Police Station Refuses Release of Sheikh al-Moumin, Raises New Charges
2016-09-29
Samaheej police station raised new charges against Khayf Mosque Imam, Sheikh Isa al-Mou’min, to hinder the court decision to release him.
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BCHR: 22 Citizens Arrested in 1 Week, Court Rules Total of 140 Years of Imprisonment in 6 Cases
2016-09-29
Head of monitoring and documentation unit at Bahrain Center for Human Rights, Inas Aoun, said 22 citizens were arrested in past week
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Three Defendants Sentenced to Life in Prison over Bomb Blast in East Ekr
2016-09-26
High Criminal Court in Bahrain sentenced three defendants to life in prison over charges of detonating bomb to “target police”.
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Teacher Acquitted of Assembly Charge
2016-09-25
The third minor criminal court presided over by judge Jaber Al-Jazzar acquitted on Thursday (September 22, 2016) a teacher of assembly charge in Diraz.
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10-Year Jail Term Handed down to 6 Defendants over Planting Hoax Bomb in Amman Street
2016-09-23
The first high criminal court sentenced 6 suspects to 10 years in prison and ordered the confiscation of seized items over planting a hoax bomb.
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Appeals Court Upholds Dissolution of Al-Wefaq and Liquidation of its Funds
2016-09-23
A Bahraini appeals court upheld a court of first instance's verdict dissolving the country's main Shiite opposition group, Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society.
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Sheikh Ali Al-Jufairi Released Yet Trial Continues
2016-09-23
A Bahraini court adjourned on Thursday (September 22, 2016) the trial of Shiite cleric Sheikh Ali Al-Jufairi until October 6 and released him on 200 BD bail.
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Court to Issue its Verdict in Sheikh Mohammad Jawad Al-Shihabi’s Case on October 6
2016-09-22
The Minor Criminal Court presided over by Judge Ibrahim Al-Jifin and Hussein Hammad as secretariat, set on Wednesday (September 21, 2016), October 6 as a date to issue its verdict against the prominent Shiite cleric and head of the Imam Baqir Hawza, Sheikh Mohammad Jawad Al-Shihabi, with his continued detention.
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17 Bahrainis Accused of Establishing Terrorist Group, Attacking Officer
2016-09-22
Public Prosecution announced referring 17 suspects to court over charges of “establishing a terrorist group”, and “attempted murder of a police officer”.
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Bahraini Court Upheld 1-Year Prison Sentences against 3 Shiite Clerics
2016-09-22
Bahraini court upheld full year prison sentence against three Shiite religious clerics, after accusing them of taking part in Diraz demonstration.
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Preacher Sentenced to Two-Year Imprisonment over Diraz Demonstrations
2016-09-22
Preacher Habib al-Dirazi was sentenced to two-year imprisonment over Diraz demonstrations.
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Kuwait Royal Jailed for Three Years for Insulting Ruler
2016-09-21
A Kuwaiti court sentenced a ruling family member to three years in prison Tuesday on charges of insulting the Gulf state's ruler and other royals.
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160 Lawyers Call for Challenging Justice Minister's Decision to Raise Fees on Them
2016-09-21
More than 160 lawyers signed appeal to file lawsuit to appeal decision by Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs, to raise fees on attorneys.