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New Photo of Redha Al Ghasra Steers Speculations on his Whereabouts outside Bahrain
2017-01-05
Activists published on Wednesday (January 4, 2017) a photo of Redha Al Ghasra, saying it was new. Al Ghasra was one of the 10 prisoners who were able to escape Jaw Prison on January 1.
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Interior Minister Suspends Three Prison Officials, Among them Jaw Prison Director
2017-01-05
Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa ordered on Wednesday referring 3 officials to the Public Prosecution, among them Director of Jaw Prison, after the incident that led to the escape of 10 prisoners.
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Leader of Interior Ministry’s Honor Column who Became Minister of Information Affairs
2016-12-28
Al-Rumaihi lacks all the characteristics of a minister of information affairs. The one trait he enjoys is his mastery of the “art” of servility and discipline he learned throughout his years of service.
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AFP: Bahrain Minister in Surprise Tribute to Israel's Peres
2016-09-29
Bahrain's foreign minister paid tribute to Israel's former president Shimon Peres on Thursday, in a surprise statement that drew strong Arab criticism on social media.
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Who’s the Officer Appointed by King Hamad as Director-General of Prisons, What Is He Known for Internationally?
2016-08-12
According to HRW report, Officer Yousif Al-Arabi was among prison torturers of national security body and Criminal Investigation Department.
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Bahrain King Appoints New Torture-Linked Deputy Interior Minister & Head of “National Security”
2016-08-05
Bahraini King appoints Adel al-Fadel, who’s accused of involvement in torture, as Deputy Interior Minister and Talal bin Mohammad Al Khalifa, as National Security Head.
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Bahrain Interior Ministry Hails Coast Guard Efforts in Foiling Escape Attempt of 8 Fugitives
2016-06-09
Bahrain's Interior Minister hailed coast guard efforts in "foiling smuggling attempt of 8 fugitives via boat to Iran."
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Bahrain PM Calls on Interior Ministry to Take Measures Preventing Escape of Detainees after Prison Break
2016-06-07
Bahrain's PM called on Interior Ministry to take "necessary security measures to prevent escape of detainees or prisoners".
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Bahraini Policemen Circulate their Photos with Political Detainees on Social Media to Defame them
2016-06-06
Civilian security members in Bahrain published their photos on social media with security...
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Bahraini Interior Minister: Suspects in Karbabad Incident Arrested
2016-04-19
The Bahraini Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa said that the security authorities arrested whom he described as “suspects” in the Karbabad incident, which the Ministry of Interior claimed to have killed one of its affiliates.
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Parliamentary Committee Agrees to Establish Security Apparatus for Gulf Air Airplanes: Secret Armed Agents on all Flights
2016-03-19
The Foreign Affairs, Defense and National Security Committee of the Bahraini parliament agreed upon a proposal to have the government establish a security apparatus, whose duty is to protect the airplanes of Gulf Air from hijacking and terrorist acts.
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For 2nd Consecutive Day: Security Forces Remove Husseini Food Stands by Force in Manama
2016-02-24
The Bahraini authorities removed a number of Husseini “free food stands” in the Bahraini capital, Manama, by force, following a speech delivered by the Minister of Interior.
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UK Parliamentary Delegation Meets with Bahraini Security Officials: “Reforms Reinforced Peaceful Coexistence in Bahrain”
2015-11-03
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain’s Interior Minister, Lt-General Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, received on Saturday (October 31, 2015) British parliamentary delegation headed by MP Sir Alan Duncan.
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Bahraini Interior Minister Cancels Withdrawal of Foreign Passports from Naturalized Citizens
2015-10-21
The Bahraini Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa announced a decision to give back foreign passports to their owners when their Bahraini passports are issued.
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Taxi Drivers Threaten to Go on Strike: Keeping Sector Open for Illegal Competition Will Affect 6000 Citizens
2015-10-09
Bahrain Mirror: A group of taxi drivers from the Public Transport Drivers Society (PTDS) have threatened to go on a strike for a day if the authorities continue to ignore their demands.
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Bahraini Interior Minister Discusses Security Cooperation with US Fifth Fleet Commander
2015-10-05
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain’s Minister of Interior Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa discussed security cooperation with the Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command and Commander of the Fifth Fleet Vice-Admiral Kevin M. Donegan.
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Bahraini Gov’t Assigns Ministries of Interior & Justice to Impose Restrictions on Religious Discourse
2015-09-01
Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini cabinet discussed on Monday (August 31, 2015) imposing regulations “to maintain the sanctity of religious platforms and distance them from provoking political rhetoric.”
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100 Bahraini Clerics Sign Petition Rejecting Restrictions on Religious Freedom
2015-08-26
Bahrain Mirror: 100 clerics, Imams of mosques and preachers in Bahrain signed a petition rejecting the Interior Minister’s statements about restrictions imposed on religious sermons.
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Bahrain’s Senior Clerics Reject Interior Minister’s Restrictions Imposed on Religious Discourse
2015-08-26
Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain’s senior clerics expressed their refusal of statements issued by the Minister of Interior Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa regarding restrictions of religious discourse.
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Bahrainis Respond to Interior Minister by: #I Feel Like a Second-Class Citizen
2015-08-24
Bahraini citizens on Sunday (August 23, 2015) launched a hashtag stating: #I feel like a second-class citizen, in response to comments made by the Minister of Interior on Sunday morning during an interview.