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Bahrain Imams of Mosques: Prayers to be Held in Diraz Despite Crackdown and Siege
2016-07-29
Imams of Shia Mosques said Friday Prayers will be held at Diraz's Imam Sadiq Mosque despite crackdown practiced by authorities.
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Bahrain Clerics: Ayatollah Qassim's Trial, a Call for War on Shiite Sect
2016-07-28
Bahraini Clerics deemed trial of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim to be a prosecution of the Shiite sect.
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"Wa'ad" Criticizes Sheikh Qassim's Trial, Denounces Interfering in Sectarian Privacies
2016-07-28
Wa'ad called upon Bahraini authorities to take on national responsibility to preserve civil peace and social stability in the country.
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Authorities Arrest Sheikh Saeed Al-Asfour, to Expose him to Prosecution Tomorrow
2016-07-26
The security authorities arrested today (Tuesday, July, 26, 2016) Shiite cleric Sheikh Saeed Al-Asfour and decided to expose him to the public prosecution tomorrow.
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Rally outside Saudi Embassy in London, Coinciding with Sheikh Qassim's First Trial Hearing
2016-07-26
The Bahraini opposition called for a rally in front of the Saudi Embassy in London, to denounce the trial of Bahrain’s Shiite spiritual leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Call for Black-Out Rally in Protest of Sheikh Qassim’s Trial
2016-07-26
Protesters in Diraz called for turning off lights in all areas of Bahrain on Wednesday night, and launching “Allah Akbar” slogans in denouncing the trial of Sheikh Issa Qassem.
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Bahrain Clerics Once again Stand in Solidarity with Sheikh Isa Qassim and Shiite Sect
2016-07-25
Bahraini Shiite clerics organized assembly protesting against revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship, and campaign targeting Shiite sect.
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Salam Organization: Diraz Siege; a Tool for Sectarian Persecution
2016-07-23
Salam group says Bahraini authorities continue their campaign to target Diraz, stronghold of Shiite leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Bahraini Authorities Detain Sheikh al-Asfour, Reciter al-Dirazi and a Number of Diraz Residents
2016-07-21
Sheikh Saeed al-Asfour and religious vocal reciter Abdul Jabar al-Dirazi, were detained by authorities on Wednesday.
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Photo Story: Call for Protest near Ayatollah Qassem's House after Police Vehicles Approach
2016-07-21
Shiite clerics have called on supporters to gather in demonstration site outside Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim's house.
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Bahrainis Continue to Camp outside Sheikh Qassim's Home: Scenes from Diraz Rally
2016-07-20
Nearly one month on and hundreds of peaceful protestors continue to rally outside Sheikh Isa Qassim's home.
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Ayatollah Qassim and Senior Bahraini Clerics Declare "Shia Sect Targeted in its Existence"
2016-07-19
Top Shia clerics in Bahrain announce that country's Shiite component is being targeted in its very existence.
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Ayatollah Qassim and Senior Clerics: Detention of Sheikh Sanqour a Blatant Targeting of Friday Rituals
2016-07-18
Senior Bahrain clerics say "detention of Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour is blatant targeting of Friday ritual and religious discourse.”
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Reuters: Bahrain to try top Shi'ite cleric for money laundering
2016-07-17
A Bahraini cleric will go on trial next month on charges of collecting funds illegally and money laundering, the public prosecutor said on Saturday.
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Thousands of Bahrainis Light Candles for Martyrs of Iraq's Karada
2016-07-11
Thousands of Bahrainis lit candles mourning the martyrs who lost their lives in the Karada terrorist bomb attack.
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Wide Protests in Bahrain Calling for Putting End to Sectarian Persecution against Shia
2016-07-11
Thousands of Bahrainis took to the streets in several villages across Bahrain on Friday (July 8, 2016) under the slogan of "Sacrificing Friday" announcing their adherence to putting an end to the ruling of Al Khalifa family's monopoly over power and condemning the sectarian practices against the Shia majority.
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PHOTOS: Protests Staged across Bahrain since Early Hours of Fitr Eid
2016-07-06
Hundreds of Bahrainis took to the streets across country in protest since early hours of Fitr Eid holiday.
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Bahraini Interior Ministry Claims that Statements of Senior Shiite Clerics "Fabricated" and Released by Foreign Parties
2016-07-06
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry claimed the statements of senior Shiite clerics were released by foreign unknown groups.
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Al-Mashaal Denies Statements Attributed to Sheikh Isa Qassim
2016-07-05
Shiite cleric Sayed Majeed Al-Mashaal denied any statements issued by Sheikh Isa Qassim regarding revocation of his citizenship.
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Bahrain’s Unending Repression: Enough Already!
2016-07-04
Bahrain’s decision to strip Sheikh Isa Qasim of his citizenship is yet another example of regime’s deepening repression.