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Sheikh Al-Shihabi’s Trial Adjourned until September 21 While he Remains in Detention
2016-09-08
The Minor Criminal Court presided over by Judge Ibrahim Al-Jifin and Hussein Hammad as secretariat, adjourned on Wednesday (September 7, 2016), the trial of prominent Shiite cleric and head of the Imam Baqir Hawza, Sheikh Mohammad Jawad Al-Shihabi.
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Trial of Shiite Cleric Fadel Al-Zaki Adjourned until September 21, while Remaining in Custody
2016-09-08
The minor criminal court adjourned on Wednesday (September 7, 2016) the trial of the Shiite cleric Sheikh Fadel Al-Zaki until September 21 for pleading, refusing to release him on a bail.
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Ayatollah al-Subhani Calls on Bahrain Rulers to Cease Oppression of Bahraini People
2016-09-08
Shiite religious authority Ayatollah Sheikh Jaafar al-Subhani called on rulers of Bahrain to end oppression of Bahraini people.
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PHOTOS: Qom Hawza Demonstrates in Solidarity with Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-09-08
Qom Hawza held gathering in solidarity with Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, amid mass participation from Shiite students of religious sciences and Islamic scholars.
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Washington Urges Bahrain to Immediately Release Nabeel Rajab
2016-09-08
US urged Bahrain to immediately release HR activist Nabeel Rajab, after NY Times published letter by Rajab detailing his prosecution for exposing HR abuses in country.
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Reuters: U.S. Urges Bahrain to Free Jailed Rights Campaigner Nabeel Rajab
2016-09-07
The United States voiced concern on Tuesday about the detention of leading Bahraini democracy campaigner Nabeel Rajab and called on the Manama government to release him immediately.
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Court to Issue its Verdict in Nabeel Rajab’s Case on October 6
2016-09-06
The high Criminal Court set October 6, 2016 as a date to announce its verdict in the trial of the President of Bahrain Center for Human Rights and prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab.
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Public Prosecution Charges Rajab with Disseminating False News that Undermine Prestige of State over NYT Article
2016-09-06
The Public Prosecution opened a new case against the prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab over publishing an article in the New York Times on Sunday (September 4, 2016) entitled “Letter from a Bahraini Jail”.
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UN Special Rapporteurs: Government of Bahrain Persecutes "Baharna" & "Ajam", Erases their Traces from National Heritage & History
2016-09-03
UN Special Rapporteurs addressed in letter to Bahraini Government "concerning" information about alleged patterns of continuous discrimination against Shia citizens (mainly Baharna and Ajam).
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Cases of Dr. Al-Dirazi and Mullah Hani Adjourned until September 6 for pleading
2016-08-30
Bahrain's ninth minor criminal court set September 6, 2016 as a date for pleading in the cases of member of...
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Court Sets August 31 as Date to Issue its Verdict against 2 Shiite Clerics over Diraz Protest
2016-08-30
Bahrain's ninth minor criminal court set August 31, 2016 as a date to issue its verdict against...
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Case of Sheikh Hamza Al-Dairy Adjourned until September 6 to Call Attesting Witness
2016-08-30
Bahrain's ninth minor criminal court adjourned on Monday (August 29, 2016) Sheikh Hamza Al-Dairy's trial until...
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Authorities Prevent Friday Prayer in Largest Mosque since Over Month
2016-08-27
The Bahraini authorities have banned performing prayers in the Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque, the largest mosque in Diraz, amid escalation of the security attack against Shia.
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Case of Sayyed Majeed Al-Mashaal Adjourned until September 5 to Call Attesting Witness
2016-08-26
The Bahraini Ninth Minor Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Hussein Al-Sheikh and Mohammad Al-Harban as secretariat...
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Court to Issue Verdict in Case of Highest Shia Institution Head in Bahrain Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal on August 31
2016-08-26
Bahraini court looked into case of Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal in second trial related to charges of assembling and inciting hatred against regime.
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Head of Imam Baqir Hawza’s Trial Begins over Charges of “Assembling”
2016-08-26
Bahraini court commenced on Wednesday trial of Shiite cleric Sheikh Jawad Al-Shehabi, president of Imam Baqir Hawza, over charges of joining Diraz rally.
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Sayyed Majeed Al-Mashaal, The Turban which Turned into a Shroud
2016-08-25
Al-Mashaal became more prominent after arrest of Sheikh Ali Salman, where he played important role in mobilizing people to rally outside Sheikh Salman’s house.
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Trial of Shiite Cleric Sheikh Jassim Al-Mutawa Adjourned until August 31
2016-08-25
A Bahraini court commenced on Wednesday (August 24, 2016) the trial of Shiite cleric Sheikh Jassim Bader Al-Mutawa.
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Trial of Shiite Cleric Sheikh Fadhel Al-Zaki Adjourned until August 31, while Remaining in Custody
2016-08-25
Bahraini court commenced on Wednesday (August 24, 2016) the trial of vice-president of Ulama Islamic council and prominent Shiite cleric, Sheikh Mahmoud Al- A'ali.
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Trial of Vice-President of Ulama Islamic Council Begins
2016-08-25
Bahraini court commenced on Wednesday (August 24, 2016) the trial of vice-president of Ulama Islamic council and prominent Shiite cleric, Sheikh Mahmoud Al- A'ali.