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New Report by Amnesty Highly Criticizes Bahrain: Brutality and Torture Remains a Hallmark
2015-04-17
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): In a new inclusive report on Bahrain, Amnesty International cites serious accounts of torture and demonstrates how little has changed since 2011, as brutality remains a hallmark of Bahrain’s security forces.
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Bahrain’s Formula 1: A Race to Gain Public Support Worldwide
2015-04-17
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Amnesty International warned on Wednesday (April 15, 2015) of the human rights abuses that continue unabated in Bahrain, according to a 79-page report it published a couple of days before the scheduled Formula One Grand Prix tournament that will kick off on Friday.
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Trial of Defendant who Imported Unlicensed Weapons and Explosives from Saudi Arabia to "Fight Iran" Postponed
2015-04-17
Bahrain's First High Criminal Court postponed the trial of the defendant (25 years old) who was caught in possession of 6 weapons and ammunition as well as fireworks until May 6. The defendant claimed that he obtained these arms because of his fear of a war with Iran.
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Western Critics Mock Bahraini King's Claims to "Fighting Sectarianism": A Head of State that has Demolished Shia Religious Centers
2015-04-17
The king of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, presents himself as a defender of national unity in the gulf kingdom; four years after the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry issued a report, which accused the regime of targeting and discriminating against the Shia, whether in the workplace, streets or inside prison
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Medics refuse to take part in Formula 1 event: We haven’t received our dues since 2012
2015-04-17
Bahrain Mirror: A number of medics stated that Bahrain’s health ministry delayed the payment of their dues for taking part in the Formula 1 events that took place in 2012 until 2014. They said that many refused to participate in the event.
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Wave of arrests and gunshot injuries ahead of Formula 1 in Bahrain
2015-04-16
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Three days ahead of the Formula 1 event to kick off in Bahrain, regime forces launched a series of arrests. At least 21 young men, including children, were taken into custody in a number of areas across the kingdom.
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Serious Deterioration of Humanitarian Situation: Outbreak of Scabies in Jaw Prison
2015-04-16
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The humanitarian situation in Jaw Prison has seriously deteriorated as scabies spread among prisoners, who are still being held in tents placed in the yard next to block 4, since the events of March 10 took place.
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Imprisonment of Bahraini woman, detained since February, renewed for 30 more days
2015-04-16
Bahrain Mirror: For the sixth time in a row, Bahraini authorities have renewed the period of imprisonment of detainee, Jalila Al-Sayed Ameen, for 30 more days, pending investigations on Tuesday (April 14, 2015).
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Bahrain’s Interior Ministry steps up security across the country amid an escalation of anti- Formula 1 protests
2015-04-16
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain’s Public Security Chief, Tariq Al-Hassan, said that security forces have been deployed across the country and are patrolling the F1 circuit area regularly, as February 14 Coalition called for protests against the Formula 1 race.
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Bahraini government says it will confront protests during the Formula 1 race
2015-04-16
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain’s Information Affairs Minister Isa Bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammadi, stressed that the country’s authorities will confront calls for protests against the Formula 1 race, which is scheduled to take place between April 17 and 19.
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Bahraini Journalist: Obama is a sectarian “Shiite” and his name reflects something
2015-04-16
Bahrain Mirror: Hisham Al-Zayani, a regular columnist in Al-Watan newspaper funded by the Bahraini Royal Court, wrote an article in which he described Obama as a Shiite. Tweeters and Bahraini activists seized this opportunity to launch a series of jokes.
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No front teeth, broken nose and bleeding ear…Abbas Al-Sameea: I am being executed everyday
2015-04-15
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): During the latest events that occurred in Jaw prison, Abbas was particularly targeted. This wasn’t a surprise. His face was severely beaten, specifically on his nose and ear. It is unknown whether the blue mark on his nose is caused by a wound or a broken bone, since he hasn’t been examined by a doctor yet.
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Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs Rejects Washington's Calls to Release Nabeel Rajab
2015-04-15
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Khalid Al Khalifa, rejected US calls to Bahrain regarding releasing the prominent human rights defender, Nabeel Rajab, and dropping the charges against him (in the two cases).
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1,200 Jordanian teachers apply for employment in Bahrain at the request of the Ministry of Education
2015-04-15
Bahrain Mirror: Jordanian figures indicated that 1,200 teachers from Jordan have applied for employment in Bahrain at the request of its Ministry of Education. Meanwhile the Ministry did not disclose the number of vacancies it wants to fill with Jordanian teachers.
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Commencing a Trial of 5 Bahrainis Accused of Spying with Iran's Revolutionary Guard
2015-04-15
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain High Criminal Court, headed by Judge Sheikh Mohammed bin Ali Al Khalifa and membership of the two judges, Dia Huraidi and Saber Jomaa, and secretariat of Naji Abdullah, has commenced the trial of 5 Bahrainis accused of spying with Iran's Revolutionary Guard aiming at carrying out explosions and destabilizing security.
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After Pakistan Refused to Take Part in War against Yemen...A Racist Caricature against Pakistanis in a Bahraini Paper
2015-04-15
Bahrain Mirror: The 76-year-old Bahraini caricaturist, Abdullah Al Muharraqi, published a racist caricature against the Pakistanis after the Parliament of Pakistan decided last week not to take part in the war against Yemen and backed neutrality in the conflict.
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The Complicated Scene of Bahrain’s Unionists: Major Companies Leave GFBTU Affiliates without Offices nor Representatives
2015-04-14
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The ILO report exposes the complicated trade union situation in Bahrain, especially in major companies that are waging an organized war against trade unions affiliated to the general federation.
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“Guantanamo” of Bahrain: Torture Continues Unabated 2-2
2015-04-14
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): Incidents of torture are still ongoing in Guantanamo of Bahrain since the incidents erupted in Jaw Central Prison. We disclose in this report the torture the prisoners were subjected to and those involved in torturing the prisoners.
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Under-secretary at Ministry of Education resigns after disputes emerge: I hope high-quality education is achieved
2015-04-14
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The Under-secretary for Resources and Services at Bahrain’s Ministry of Education, Hisham Bin Abdul Aziz Al Khalifa, stated that (Thursday April 9, 2015) was his last day in office at the ministry of education, confirming the reports saying that some officials resigned after being questioned.
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US State Department calls on Bahraini government to drop charges against Nabeel Rajab and demands his immediate release
2015-04-14
Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The US State Department called on the Government of Bahrain to drop charges against the president of Bahrain Centre for Human Rights and prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, and demanded that the authorities release him immediately.