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Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Trial Adjourned until October 24 to Call Attesting Witness
2016-09-26
The fourth high criminal court presided over by judge Khalifa Al-Dhahrani held the fourth trial session of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim and adjourned it until October 24, 2016 to call the attesting witness.
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PHOTOS: Mass Protest in Diraz Condemning Sectarian Persecution of Shiites in Bahrain
2016-09-24
Hundreds of Bahrainis took to the streets in mass protest after Friday prayers in support of Shiite majority spiritual leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Third Case Brought against Sayed Al-Mashaal Linked to Diraz Protest
2016-09-23
The minor criminal court summoned on Thursday (September 22, 2016) Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal, over a new case. Al-Mashaal was summoned from prison where he is serving a 2-year sentence.
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Authorities Continue to Prevent Shiites from Performing Largest Friday Prayer
2016-09-23
The Bahraini authorities continue to ban Shiites from performing the largest Friday prayer in the Imam Al-Sadiq mosque by preventing the Imam of the prayer and worshipers from reaching the mosque.
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Trial of Prominent Shiite Cleric Sheikh Fadhel Al-Zaki Adjourned until October 6, while Remaining in Custody
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 member of the (dissolved) Ulama Islamic Council, Sheikh Fadhel Al-Zaki, with his continued detention.
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Why Does King Hamad Hate Al-Khamis Mosque and Abu Anbara Cemetery?
2016-09-17
What proves the bad intentions of the king is when the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities seized the mosque several years after attempts to falsify its history.
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Intervention for BIRD and ADHRB in Geneva on Bahrain’s Use of Mercenary in Clamping down on Protestors
2016-09-16
Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHR) along with Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) made a joint intervention about Bahrain’s use of mercenary in clamping down on citizens demanding democracy.
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Friday Prayer Brought to Halt for 10th Consecutive Week
2016-09-16
The Bahraini authorities continue to ban the Shiite citizens from performing the largest Friday prayer by preventing the Imam of the prayer and worshipers from entering Diraz to perform the prayer in the Imam Al-Sadiq mosque.
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Sayed Hachem Al-Haidari: Regime's Move Revoking Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship Will Cost It Its Political Existence
2016-09-16
Sayed Hachem Al-Haidari said that the decision to revoke the citizenship of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim tore the cardboard cover the government has placed around the citizens’ demands
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Abdollahian: Proceeding in Sheikh Qassim’s Trial Indicates Negligence towards Muslims Sentiments
2016-09-16
Special advisor to the speaker of parliament for international affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian stressed that the case of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim is a concern to all Muslims.
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Sheikh Al-Mahrous Forced to Attend Court, Declines Lawyer Appointed by Justice Ministry
2016-09-15
Prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Hussein al-Mahrous refused for second time to be tried over Khums religious Shiite obligation.
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Ayatollah Isa Qassim’s Trial Adjourned until September 26
2016-09-15
High Criminal Court held third trial hearing of Shiite spiritual leader in Bahrain, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, over charges related to Khums religious obligation.
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Sheikh Ali Salman's Address at HRC: Bahrainis Anticipate International Community Support
2016-09-15
Al-Wefaq Secretary General Sheikh Ali Salman called on international community to support Bahraini people's democratic demands in speech delivered at HRC
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Photos: Protest in Diraz on Morning of Eid Al-Adha
2016-09-14
Citizens of Diraz and the protestors in front of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s house staged a crowded protest that wandered the streets of the village, demanding putting an end to Al Khalifa monopoly over power.
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Bahrain Clerics Appeal to HRC: Sectarian Persecution Reached Dangerous Levels
2016-09-11
Bahrain’s Shiite clerics sent letter to Head of the UN Human Rights Council declaring that rising sectarian persecution against Shiite majority reached dangerous levels.
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Bahraini Shiite Cleric Sheikh Ali Rahma’s Trial Adjourned until Sept. 20
2016-09-10
Bahraini court adjourned trial of Islamic Ulama Council member, Shiite cleric Sheikh Ali Rahma until September 20, 2016.
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Bahraini Islamic Ulama Council Deputy President’s Next Court Hearing to be Held on Sept. 20
2016-09-10
Bahraini court adjourned trial of Deputy President of Islamic Ulama Council prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Mahmoud Al-A’ali.
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Court Adjourns Trial of Sheikh Imad Al-Shaala until September 20 with his Continued Detention
2016-09-09
The minor criminal court adjourned on Thursday (September 8, 2016) the trial of detained Shiite cleric Imad Al-Shaala until September 20 with his continued detention.
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Court Adjourns Trial of Sheikh Mounir Al-Maatouk, Refuses to Release him
2016-09-09
The minor criminal court adjourned on Thursday (September 8, 2016) the trial of detained Shiite cleric and prominent preacher Sheikh Mounir Al-Maatouk until September 20 with his continued detention.
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Trial of Sheikh Ali Naji Adjourned until September 20, while Remaining in Custody
2016-09-09
The minor criminal court adjourned on Thursday (September 8, 2016) the trial of detained Shiite Sheikh Ali Naji (Al-Himli) until September 20 with his continued detention.