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Royal Decree Appoints New NIHR Commissioners, Former Chair Removed
2017-04-20
The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, issued a royal decree appointing a new council of commissioners of the National Institute for Human Rights (NIHR).
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Bahrain King Approves Amendment to Take Civilians to Military Trial
2017-04-20
Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa approved on Tuesday amendments to some of the military law provisions after the amendments were passed by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives.
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Royal Decree Specifying Terms & Conditions for Appointment of NIHR Board of Commissioners
2017-03-10
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Order 17/2017 specifying the terms and conditions for appointment of members of the National Institution of Human Rights (NIHR) board of commissioners.
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Royal Decree: Hassan Al Buainain Deputy Chief of National Security Agency
2017-01-22
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a royal decree appointing General Hassan Ibrahim Ali Al Buainain, Deputy Chief of Bahrain’s National Security Agency.
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National Democratic Movement: Execution to Bring Our Country into Dark Tunnel
2017-01-15
The National Democratic Movement Forces in Bahrain called on the country’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to terminate the decision to execute 3 young Bahrainis.
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Australian “News” Website Removes Article on Bahrain King’s Wife Private Life, Narrated by her Masseuse
2016-12-29
Australian “News” website deleted an article in which the former private masseuse of Bahrain King’s wife, Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, narrated details about her life in the palace.
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Full Report on Bahrain Royal Masseuse Originally Published on Australian Website “News”
2016-12-29
In 2004, the now 35-year-old spa therapist swapped her village of Gilimanuk in Bali’s north for palaces and private jets, taking up a post as the personal masseuse to the Queen of Bahrain, Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the first wife of Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
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Bahrain King and Saudi Counterpart Agree to Study New Bridge Project with Private Funding
2016-12-09
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and his Saudi counterpart Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud agreed to conduct a study for constructing the “King Hamad Bridge”, under private funding.
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Bahrain Cancels Information Affairs Authority after Accusations of Inciting Conflict
2016-12-09
The Bahraini King issued a decree last week terminating Information Affairs Authority, and assigning its staff and management at the Ministry of Information Affairs.
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Bahraini King Congratulates Trump on Presidency, Commends Historic Ties
2016-11-10
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, congratulated Donald Trump on becoming President of the United States of America. He noted that he is looking forward to “cooperating on all levels” with his country.
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Bahrain King on RSF New List of Press Freedom Predators
2016-11-05
A news list was published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) under the title “Press Freedom Predators”, which included Bahrain King Hamed bin Isa Al Khalifa. RSF confirmed that journalists in Bahrain are subjected to all kinds of assaults since Hamed took power in 1999.
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British PM Discusses “Reform Program” With Bahrain King
2016-10-27
UK Prime Minister Theresa May discussed with the King of Bahrain several topics, most importantly the “ongoing domestic reform program”.
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Protesters Hurl Themselves at Bahrain King’s Car in London
2016-10-26
Protesters in the British capital London threw themselves today Wednesday (October 26, 2016), at a car carrying the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, outside Downing Street; the residence of British Prime Minister.
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Bahrain King Expresses Pride for Participating in War on Yemen, Days after Sanaa Massacre
2016-10-20
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa expressed his pride and appreciation of his country’s participation in the Saudi-led coalition war on Yemen.
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Bahrain to Host Defense Conference Presided Over by King’s Son Accused of Torture
2016-10-20
Bahrain announced that it will host “the largest international defense exhibition and conference next year”, which will be presided over by the King son, Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is accused of torturing political activists in prison.
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Bahrain: Appeals Court Sentences “Tweeter” to 1 Year in Prison for “Insulting the King”
2016-10-19
The High Criminal Court upheld today Wednesday (October 19, 2016) a first instance ruling to imprison Taiba Ismail over a tweet for a whole year, charging her with “insulting the king”.
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Appeals Court Rules Against al-Wefaq’s Appeal, Approves its Dissolution, Assets Liquidation
2016-10-19
The Second High Civil Appeals Court approved (on September 22, 2016), the First Instance Court’s ruling to dissolve al-Wefaq Society, liquidate its assets, and close its headquarters.
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Royal Decree Reconstructing Ministry of Labour and Social Development
2016-10-18
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a decree restructuring the Ministry of Labour and Social Development.
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The New Arab: Sisi's Land Deal with Bahraini King Sparks Online Anger
2016-10-13
The New Arab news website reported that the hashtag #WhenHeGoesBrokeHeSells gained traction on Twitter shortly after the news of Sisi’s deal with Bahrain allowing King Hamad Al Khalifa to buy land in the tourist resort city of Sharm al-Sheikh.
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Al-Sisi Allows King of Bahrain to Own Lands in Sharm Al-Sheikh
2016-10-10
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi approved King of Bahrain Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa’s ownership of a land and 3 villas in Naama Bay resort in Egypt’s Sharm Al-Sheikh for residential use, according to official Egyptian Gazette.