Bahrain
Bahrain convicts 51 people, mostly Shias, in mass trial
November 4, 2020
Bahrain convicts 51 people, mostly Shias, in mass trial
Bahrain convicted 51 people, including Shia activists, on Tuesday, on charges of belonging to an extremist group, which is the most recent mass trial conducted in the Kingdom amid a years-long campaign against all the opposition.In its condemnation of the…
An organization reveals the exploitation of Covid-19 by prison administration in Bahrain to harass detainees
October 31, 2020
An organization reveals the exploitation of Covid-19 by prison administration in Bahrain to harass detainees
Americans for Democracy and Human Rights Organization confirmed that the violations are still escalating in Jaw Central Prison in Bahrain, coinciding with the outbreak of Covid-19, under the pretext of applying preventive measures.In a report, the organization said that it…
Bahrainis condemn insulting Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him
October 26, 2020
Bahrainis condemn insulting Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him
Bahraini people held a rally to denounce the publication of derogatory cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, in France and the French government’s support for the move.The rally was held Sunday evening at Abu Saibu…
Bahraini authorities target the Husseini rituals through summoning members of the mourning ceremonies
October 15, 2020
Bahraini authorities target the Husseini rituals through summoning members of the mourning ceremonies
The Bahraini authorities summoned the heads and members of the mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, as part of their campaign targeting the Husseini rituals.The authorities summoned the members of the Board of Directors of the Ma’tam…
Bahrainis commemorate Arbaeen amid precautionary measures and despite the repression
October 10, 2020
Bahrainis commemorate Arbaeen amid precautionary measures and despite the repression
Bahrainis have commemorated the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, amid precautionary measures and social distancing despite attempts by the authorities to prevent them.Despite government forces deployed in many areas to prevent mourners from reviving the occasion, mourners…
Bahrain bans the establishment of Arbaeen revival ceremonies under the pretext of Covid-19
October 8, 2020
Bahrain bans the establishment of Arbaeen revival ceremonies under the pretext of Covid-19
Shia activists condemned the decisions taken by the Bahraini authorities to prevent religious gatherings for the revival of Imam Hussein’s Arbaeen, even inside homes, under the pretext of Covid-19, while at the same time expressing their surprise as the government…
Bahraini Interior Ministry threatens participants in the revival of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
October 7, 2020
Bahraini Interior Ministry threatens participants in the revival of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Bahraini Ministry of Interior issued a statement containing a threat to the followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in the country, to take legal measures against the participants in the revival of Arbaeen, in the event that…
Human rights organization criticizes the Bahraini government’s violations of Shia rights
October 5, 2020
Human rights organization criticizes the Bahraini government’s violations of Shia rights
Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) drew the attention of the Human Rights Council to the violations practiced in Bahrain with regard to freedom of religion and the prohibition of Shias from practicing their religious rites.In its…
More than 16,000 Yemenis killed and more than 26,000 others wounded during five years
September 24, 2020
More than 16,000 Yemenis killed and more than 26,000 others wounded during five years
A report by the Yemeni Ministry of Human Rights in Sana’a stated that 16,771 civilians were killed and another 26,359 civilians wounded, from March 2015 to August 2020.The report stated that “the Saudi coalition killed 3,747 children, and wounded 4000,…