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Protestors Burn Photo of First Bahraini Ambassador to Israeli Entity
2021-04-02
Protestors burnt the Israeli flag and photo of the Head of Bahrain's Diplomatic Mission to the State of Israel, Ambassador Khalid Yusuf Al-Jalahma, expressing popular anger over the development of relations and normalization with the Israeli entity.
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Ayatollah Isa Qassim Asks GoB to Choose between Releasing Prisoners and Keeping them to Die in Prisons
2021-04-02
Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim called for the release of prisoners and addressed the government of Bahrain saying "Choose between releasing prisoners and keeping them to die in prisons."
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Protests in Bahrain Demanding Release of Prisoners after Coronavirus Outbreak in Prisons
2021-04-02
Hundreds of citizens took to the streets in different areas across Bahrain for the second day in a row (Tuesday, March 30, 2021) demanding the authorities to release prisoners after Coronavirus outbreak in prison.
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King Hamad Appoints Yusuf Al-Jalahma as Bahrain's Ambassador to Israeli Entity
2021-03-31
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued on Tuesday (March 30, 2021) Royal Decree 43/2021, appointing Ambassador Khalid Yusuf Al-Jalahma as Head of Bahrain's Diplomatic Mission to the State of Israel.
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Sheikh Hussein Al-Daihi: Lives of Prisoners in Danger
2021-03-30
Al-Wefaq deputy Secretary-General, Sheikh Hussein Al-Daihi, said that "the lives of prisoners of conscience in Bahrain have been in constant danger for years and are in more danger with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic."
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Families of Prisoners Stage Protests in their Villages Demanding Release of their Family Members amid Coronavirus Outbreak in Prison
2021-03-30
Families of prisoners staged protests on Monday (March 29, 2021) night in different Bahraini areas, demanding the authorities to reveal the fate of their sons in Jaw prison, which has become an epicenter for the Coronavirus, and calling for emptying prisons in light of this pandemic.
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Israel Advises Citizens to Avoid UAE and Bahrain Citing Iranian Threat
2021-03-30
Israel's National Security Agency on Monday advised tourists against travel to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and other countries across the region, citing the threat of attack by Iran.
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Prisoners in Jaw Prison Complain about Severe Hunger, Over 50 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases: HR Statement
2021-03-30
The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights and SALAM for Democracy and Human Rights issued an update on the condition of prisoners infected with Coronavirus.
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Al-Wefaq Announces Infection of Sheikh Hasan Isa with Coronavirus
2021-03-30
Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society announced the infection of detainee Sheikh Hasan Isa with Coronavirus.
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BCHR Calls on Bahraini Authorities to Release Prisoners for Humanitarian Reasons after Outbreak of Coronavirus among Them
2021-03-29
BCHR called on the Bahraini authorities to immediately release the prisoners for humanitarian reasons, and to adopt the principle of social distancing to limit the spread of the virus in prisons, in addition to providing protective supplies such as masks, disinfectants, and gloves to reduce the risk of infection.
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More than 1000 Coronavirus Cases within 24 Hours in Bahrain
2021-03-29
Out of 16820 COVID-19 tests carried out on March 28, 2021, 1027 new cases have been detected, 309 of whom are among expatriate workers, 702 new cases are contacts of active cases, and 16 are travel related, the Ministry of Health announced.
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49 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Jaw Prison, Families Protest in front of Ombudsman
2021-03-29
Coronavirus cases increased in Jaw Central Prison on Sunday to 49.
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BFHR, Salam DHR: 39 Confirmed Positive Coronavirus Cases in Jaw Prison, Gov't should Take Rapid Measures and Release Prisoners
2021-03-29
Bahrain Forum for Human Rights and Salam for Democracy and Human Rights documented the names of 39 inmates who tested positive for Coronavirus.
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Latest Developments in Jaw Prison: More than 26 Detainees Infected with Coronavirus, Prison Administration Unable to Deal with Situation
2021-03-28
Informed sources confirmed to Bahrain Mirror the infection of more than 26 prisoners with Coronavirus. Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry announced the discovery of 3 positive cases only.
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HRW Published Joint Letter Sent to F1 on the Bahrain Grand Prix
2021-03-27
Human Rights Watch published on its website the letter human rights organizations sent on Friday to Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula One, to call him to take action on human rights violations, before the kickoff of the season next Sunday.
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Why do Authorities Insist on Avenging Prisoners despite Covid-19 Outbreak among them? (Baqer Darwish)
2021-03-27
BFHR president commented on the outbreak of Coronavirus inside Jaw Prison and the infection of number of inmates saying "The detainees' experience of being denied health care by the prison administration as one of the preferred methods of torture leads us to question how the security authorities would deal with prisoners after COVID-19 reaches prisons."
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Al-Wefaq Holds Regime Fully Responsible for COVID-19 Spread in Prisons
2021-03-26
Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society held the regime fully responsible for what was happening inside prisons.
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Bahrain Says it has Dealt with Prison COVID-19 Outbreak
2021-03-26
Bahraini authorities on Thursday said a number of cases of coronavirus discovered in a prison earlier this week had been isolated and the individuals concerned were stable.
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Mohammad Al-Arab Files Lawsuit against Abdullah Hashem after He Called him to "Fall in Ash Heap of History"
2021-03-25
Former Al-Arabiya reporter, Iraqi Mohammad Al-Arab, filed a complaint against lawyer Abdullah Hashem. Hashem announced via his Twitter account that Al-Arab filed a complaint against him on Tuesday (March 24, 2021) over a tweet that dates back to March 11.
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Motor Racing - Rights Groups Call on F1 to Probe Bahrain Abuse Allegations
2021-03-25
Sixty British parliamentarians joined campaigners on Wednesday in urging Formula One to commission an independent inquiry into the human rights impact of the Bahrain Grand Prix.