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Young Bahraini “Abdullah Al Ajouz” Martyred in Arrest Raid by Security Forces
2017-02-21
Bahraini young man, Abdullah Al Ajouz (21 years old), was killed today morning as security forces attempted to detain him in a raid at a house in Nuwaidrat, South East of Manama, according to Bahrain Center for Human Rights.
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Rida Al Ghisra and Two Others Killed in Attempt to Flee Bahrain by Sea
2017-02-10
On dawn Thursday (February 9, 2017), young Bahraini citizen Rida Al Ghisra (29 years old), along with Mahmoud Yahya (22 years old) and Mostafa Abedali (35 years old), were martyred, after being shot at by Bahraini security forces.
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Diraz Protesters Detained by Armed Civilians Inform Families They’re Held in “Criminal Investigations” Building
2017-01-28
Information reported that the young men who were detained by civilian armed forces on the dawn of Thursday (January 26, 2017), informed their families that they are held in the Criminal Investigations Department building.
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Two Political Prisoners Acquitted after Accusations of Hitting Security Officer with Grill
2017-01-28
A local newspaper reported that a Bahraini court ruled today (Friday January 27, 2017) the innocence of two defendants accused of assaulting a security officer. The Public Prosecution had accused them of hitting a security officer with a grill, leading to his injury.
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5 Siblings Sentenced to Prison over Allegations of Assaulting Security Forces
2017-01-22
The First High Criminal Court ruled Sunday (January 22, 2017) the imprisonment of 5 siblings (boys and girls), in a case charging them with assaulting security men in Muharraq, while the forces were arresting one of them.
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Appeals Court Hands down 7-Year Jail Term to Defendant over Attempted Murder of Policemen in Sitra
2017-01-20
Bahrain's High Appeals Court sentenced a defendant, accused of attempting to murder policemen and acquiring explosives in Sitra, to 7 years in prison instead of 10.
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Appeals Court Hands down Life Sentences to 3 Defendants over Targeting Police in Bomb in Diraz
2017-01-18
The High Appeals Court upheld life-imprisonment sentences against 3 defendants accused of attempted murder of policeman in Diraz through blasting a bomb.
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In response to Bahrain’s Interior Minister: The Big Escape Scandal
2017-01-12
It is incomprehensible how the authorities allow themselves to vilify civilian suspects, while covering up for mercenaries from the police force, whose crime poses a greater and more dangerous threat.
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AP: Clashes Erupt in Bahrain Town that's Home to Shiite Cleric
2016-12-21
Police in Bahrain briefly clashed with residents of a besieged town that is home to a Shiite cleric on Wednesday, arresting at least two youths before withdrawing from the area, witnesses and activists said.
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Video: This is What Happened outside Sheikh Qassim's House
2016-12-21
Heavily armed forces raided Diraz village where thousands of Bahrainis have been protesting since 6 months outside the house of the spiritual leader of Shia majority Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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Serious Letter in Hillary Clinton’s Mail: Saudi Forces Opened Fire on Demonstrators at Pearl Roundabout
2016-12-12
Recently disclosed chain of emails between Hillary Clinton and her advisor shed light on reality of Saudi role in crushing Bahraini uprising and killing anti-regime Shia protestors.
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Photos: Security Forces Fire Teargas Canisters at Diraz on the Eve of Ayatollah Qassim’s Trial
2016-11-23
Activists and witnesses said that Interior Ministry security forces fired teargas toxic canisters at dawn on Wednesday, at the town of Diraz, which hosts an open protest near Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim’s house.
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Bahraini Appeal Court Upholds Verdict Acquitting 2 Policemen of Beating Detainees
2016-11-17
High Appeal Criminal Court upheld verdict, acquitting two Public Security servicemen of charges of assaulting bodily integrity of detainees.
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SIU Received 14 Torture & Mistreatment Complaints, Questioned 23 Policemen Accused of Torture in October
2016-11-08
Member of the Bahraini Special Investigation Unit, Ibrahim Al-Kuwari, said that the unit received during October 14 complaints, including 7 allegations of torture and 6 claims of mistreatment by security forces. The unit has started investigations into all the complaints.
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PHOTOS: Security Forces Raid al-Wefaq Headquarters, Confiscate its Properties
2016-10-20
Bahrain’s security forces raided today (Thursday October 20, 2016) the headquarters of Bahrain’s biggest opposition societies, The National Islamic Society, al-Wefaq in Bilad al-Qadeem, according to eyewitnesses.
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Clashes Broke out with Ministry of Interior Forces in Abu Saiba Village after Removal of Ashura Banners
2016-10-02
The security forces affiliated to the Ministry of Interior oppressed citizens in Abu Saiba village after citizens rose up in protest of the violations practiced by these forces against the Ashura processions.
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Tawiya Society’s Case Adjourned until October 18
2016-09-09
A Bahraini court adjourned the appeal against the decision to dissolve the Tawiya Society until October 18, waiting for the replies of the Ministry of Works and Municipal Affairs.
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Bahrain Special Investigation Unit Received 26 Torture Complaints, Referred 3 Policemen to Trial in August
2016-09-08
Al-Kuwari said SIU received, during August, 26 complaints that varied between allegations of torture and ill-treatment.
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SIU Questioned 47 Policemen Accused of Torture in July
2016-08-15
Deputy Chairman of Bahrain's Special Investigation Unit (SIU), Mohammed Khalid Al-Hazza, said that the unit received 22 complaints in July, which included complaints of alleged torture and maltreatment committed by public security service men.
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SIU Received 24 Complaints of Torture, Maltreatment & Excessive Use of Force in June
2016-07-06
Special Investigation Unit received 24 complaints which included complaints of alleged torture, maltreatment, and excessive use of force.