Bahrain

Bahraini Court Sentences Four Teenagers to Four Years in Prison ———————— A Bahraini court has sentenced four teenagers from the village of Karana to two years in prison for participating in peaceful protests, Shia Waves Persian reported. This sentence, when…

Report Warns of “Gradual Death” of Bahraini Political Prisoner ————————- A new report from the Shia Waves news agency quoting Human Rights Watch highlights the case of a Bahraini political prisoner who is allegedly facing a “gradual death” due to…

Philippines Launches Month-Long Free Health Program for Citizens in Bahrain —————————— The Philippines has launched a month-long health-screening program for its citizens working in Bahrain, aiming to promote wellness among the approximately 57,000 Filipinos residing in the Gulf nation, Arab…

UNICEF, FCDO Finalize £1.5 Million Deal to Maintain Essential Water and Sanitation Services for Syrian Refugees in Jordan ——————————- UNICEF and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have agreed on a new £1.5 million funding arrangement to…

Bahrain: A Second Karbala Rooted in Centuries of Shia Devotion ——————————— Bahrain, an island nation in the Persian Gulf, is described as a “second Karbala” due to its profound historical connection to Ashura and enduring devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt…

Bahrain Plans $17-Billion Investment in US Industry, Tech, and Energy ————————— Bahrain has announced a $17 billion investment plan targeting U.S. industries, aviation, technology, and energy sectors, with the goal of creating jobs and enhancing cooperation, Khaama Press reported. The…

Bahrain regime restricts Muharram ceremonies, intensifies Shia repression ——————————— Bahraini authorities have once again imposed restrictions on Muharram mourning ceremonies, particularly the Ashura rituals, escalating repression against the country’s Shia Muslim community, Abna 24 reported. Security forces have removed black…

Saudi Arabia Faces Backlash Over Executions of African Migrants …………….. Saudi Arabia is facing mounting criticism from international human rights organizations following reports that the kingdom has carried out a new wave of executions targeting detainees from African countries, including…

Bahrain recently hosted the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, aimed at enhancing Islamic unity and addressing critical issues facing the Muslim community, Anadolu Agency reported. The two-day event, which began on February 19, 2025, brought together over 400 prominent scholars, intellectuals, and…

Danish-Bahraini human rights defender Abdulhadi al-Khawaja marked 5,000 days of arbitrary detention in Bahrain on Monday, December 16, Human Rights Watch website reported. Arrested on April 8-9, 2011, al-Khawaja has faced severe torture and solitary confinement, with documented abuses by…