Bahrain

Clashes erupt in Bahrain after al-Wefaq society is dissolved

Jul 18, 2016 02:21

Clashes have broken out between Bahraini police and demonstrators following Manama’s decision to dissolve the country’s main Shia opposition group, the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society.
Bahrain court dissolves main opposition group al-Wefaq

Jul 17, 2016 12:01

A court in Bahrain has dissolved the country’s main political and popular opposition group, the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, almost a month after the regime suspended its activities.
Bahrain to try top Shia cleric early next month: Source

Jul 17, 2016 01:13

Bahraini Shia cleric Sheikh Issa Qassim will reportedly go on trial in August this time for alleged “money laundering” amid simmering anger in the country against a Manama decision to strip him of his citizenship.
Bahrainis resume Friday Prayer after 4-week suspension

Jul 15, 2016 15:38

Bahrainis have held congregational prayers in the tiny Persian Gulf country nearly a month after clergymen declared a pause to the religious ritual in protest at the ruling Aal-e Khalifah regime's heavy-handed crackdown.
Reporters Without Borders calls on Bahrain to release Nabeel Rajab

Jul 14, 2016 02:58

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says Bahrain’s detention of prominent rights activist Nabeel Rajab is a shameful act which must be rescinded.
Human rights groups calls for release of top Bahraini activist

Jul 12, 2016 10:33

Dozens of Bahraini and international rights groups have called on the Aal-e Khalifah regime to release prominent human rights campaigner Nabeel Rajab, who faces up to 13 years in prison over tweets critical of the ruling dynasty.
Bahrain's protests continue as regime forces attack demonstrators

Jul 11, 2016 04:58

TEHRAN (FNA)- Protests in Bahrain continue, as the Ale Khalifa regime forces attacked a rally held in a village, south of Bahrain's capital, Manama to denounce the regime for its decision to revoke the citizenship of prominent Shia cleric, Sheikh Issa Qassim.
Bahraini protesters slam top Shia cleric’s citizenship revocation

Jul 11, 2016 02:00

People in Bahrain have rallied in condemnation of the Ale Khalifah regime’s decision to strip Bahraini Shia cleric Sheikh Issa Qassim of his citizenship, and voice their support for the distinguished religious scholar.
Bahraini regime's forces attack supporters of top Shia cleric

Jul 10, 2016 01:58

Bahraini forces have attacked a group of demonstrators who had taken to the street to denounce Manama’s decision to revoke that nationality of prominent Shia Muslim cleric, Sheikh Issa Qassim.
Bahrainis stage rally in support of senior Shia cleric

Jul 09, 2016 03:25

Hundreds of people have staged rallies across Bahrain to express solidarity with prominent Bahraini Shia cleric Sheikh Issa Qassim and condemn the Ale Khalifah regime’s recent decision to strip him of his citizenship.