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Khalil al-Halwachi Released after More than 7 Years in Prison
2022-02-03
Bahraini security authorities released (February 3, 2022) Khalil al-Halwachi, a prominent Islamic Action Society (Amal) figure, over 7 years following his arrest, within the framework of the Alternative Penal Co
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Al-Wefaq Calls for Releasing Ahmed Jaafar
2022-02-03
Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society called for the release of political dissident Ahmed Jaafar, who was extradited by Serbia to the Bahraini authorities in violation of an order by the European Court of Human Rights Court.
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HRW Urges Interpol to Seriously its Reform Red Notice System
2022-02-03
Human Rights Watch's deputy Middle East director, Joe Stork, stressed that "Serbia's haste to extradite Ahmed Muhammad was simply unconscionable in light of the European human rights court injunction."
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Public Prosecution Renews Detention of 6 Children for Seventh Time Despite HRW Criticism
2022-02-02
The Public Prosecution renewed on Wednesday (February 2, 2022) the detention of 6 children from Sitra over the charge of attacking guard patrols.
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Bahrain: First Gulf State to Receive Simulators for New F-16 Fleet
2022-02-02
The Key Aero website, specialized in air force, said that Bahrain will be the first Gulf state to receive F-16 simulators produced by Lockheed Martin to train pilots for national defence missions under a new agreement.
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Israeli Defense Minister Lands in Bahrain in Unannounced Visit
2022-02-02
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz landed in the Bahraini capital on Wednesday (February 2, 2022) afternoon in an unannounced visit.
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Large US-Led Maritime Drill Kicks off in Bahrain
2022-02-02
A large maritime exercise kicked off in Bahrain on Tuesday under the US Navy command, with the participation of 60 countries, including Israel, Anadolu News Agency reports.
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61 British MPs Sign Motion Demanding Release of Leaders and Political Detainees, Engaging in Dialogue
2022-02-01
The British House of Commons is witnessing a widespread movement in light of the high number of voters on a parliamentary motion condemning human rights violations in Bahrain from different parties, within limited hours of its introduction.
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Gov't of Bahrain Announces Launching Open Prisons Program, Says it will Expand "Alternative Penal Code"
2022-02-01
The government of Bahrain has announced a series of measures aimed at expanding alternative penalties in parallel with the start of the open prisons program, with the aim of containing human rights criticism, which has long been a problem for the kingdom and has embarrassed it in front of the international community.
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11 NGOs Send Letter to Royal Jet President: Your Company is Involved in Extraditing Ahmed Jaafar, Violating Human Rights
2022-02-01
11 human rights organizations sent a letter to the Royal Jet president regarding his company's involvement in the illegal extradition of Bahraini dissident Ahmed Jaafar Muhammed from Serbia to Bahrain.
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BCHR: Application of Political Isolation Law on Bahraini Society for Human Rights Members Hinders HR Activists Work
2022-01-31
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights called on the Bahraini authorities to reverse the application of the political isolation law, especially on the members of Bahraini Society for Human Rights.
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Al-Wefaq: 16 Protests and 37 Security Raids Monitored during Fourth Week of January
2022-01-31
Al-Wefaq Islamic National Society documented a number of violations practiced against citizens and detainees during the fourth week of January, most notably the arrest case of Ahmed Jaafar Ali, who was forcibly extradited by the Serbian authorities.
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HRW Director Asks about Implementation of Corrective Justice Law for Children with Continued Detention of 6 Children
2022-01-31
Bill Vanesveld, associate children's rights director at Human Rights Watch in the Middle East and North Africa, questioned how Bahrain's Corrective Justice Law for Children is implemented, with the continued detention of 6 children between the age of 14 and 15.
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BFHR: Rejecting Candidacy of 3 Members from Bahrain Human Rights Society Consolidates Isolation Plans
2022-01-31
The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights criticized the exclusion of three candidates for the Bahrain Human Rights Society on the grounds that they belonged to the dissolved "Wa'ad" association.
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BFHR: Rejecting Candidacy of 3 from Bahrain Human Rights Society Underscores Isolation Projects
2022-01-31
The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights criticized the exclusion of three candidates for the Bahrain Human Rights Society on the grounds that they belonged to the dissolved "Wa'ad" association.
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Ahmed Jaafar's Deportation Raises Questions about Role of Interpol: The Independent
2022-01-31
The Independent international affairs correspondent, Borzou Daragahi, said that the deportation of Ahmed Jaafar from Serbia to Bahrain raises questions about the role of Interpol.
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Ahmed Jaafar Sought Security, Received Masters Degree in Political Sciences...Bahrain Turns him Into Most Dangerous Man: Ibtisam Al-Saegh
2022-01-31
Human rights activist Ibtisam Al-Saegh said the family of detainee Ahmed Jaafar Mohammed, who was illegally extradited by Serbian authorities to Bahrain before the final verdict, demanded their right to visit him to reassure on him. However, this has not been achieved yet.
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Bahrain at Forefront of Countries Using Spyware Programs, Mainly Cellebrite and Pegasus
2022-01-30
The Code Story website published an article on its website on the authorities' misuse of technology and stated that Bahrain appears to be at the forefront.
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Public Prosecution Says Ahmed Jaafar Held in Prison to Serve Verdicts against Him
2022-01-30
The Public Prosecution confirmed that citizen (Ahmed Jaafar) who has been recently extradited from Serbia has been imprisoned to serve his sentences, which are 4 life terms and 10 years in jail, in addition to the fines.
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French Website: Bahrain Reorganizes Intelligence Services for Closer Work with "Israel"
2022-01-30
The "Intelligence Online" website, specialized in security affairs, revealed that Bahrain has embarked on a major reform process for its security apparatus and the development of its technological capabilities to enhance close cooperation with Israel.