{"id":142357,"date":"2026-05-16T15:45:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T12:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/uncategorized\/142357-imprisoned-scholars-in-bahrain-urge-cessation-of-pressure-on-shiites\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T15:45:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T12:45:31","slug":"imprisoned-scholars-in-bahrain-urge-cessation-of-pressure-on-shiites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/islam\/bahrain\/142357-imprisoned-scholars-in-bahrain-urge-cessation-of-pressure-on-shiites\/","title":{"rendered":"Imprisoned scholars in Bahrain urge cessation of pressure on Shiites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Imprisoned scholars in Bahrain urge cessation of pressure on Shiites<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>\nA group of scholars and political figures imprisoned in Bahrain has issued a statement calling on authorities to cease the security and media campaign against Shiites, IQNA reported. <\/p>\n<p>In this statement, released from Jau Central Prison, they emphasize that resolving the crises and maintaining the country&#8217;s stability can only be achieved through reason, dialogue, and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The signatories assert that their demand aims to preserve national unity and the country&#8217;s best interests.<\/p>\n<p>They stress the urgent need to halt actions designed to tarnish the social image of Shiites, create a climate of fear, target religious and educational institutions, and suppress freedom of expression.<\/p>\n<p>They also denounce the revocation of the citizenship of numerous Bahraini families and citizens, as well as their forced exile without a fair trial.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, they criticize the arbitrary detentions of women, teenagers, religious figures, and political activists, who are often subjected to ill-treatment and unjust trials. <\/p>\n<p>These actions are deemed contrary to human rights principles and Bahrain&#8217;s international commitments, risking an escalation of social and political tensions. 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