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Iraqi Embassy in Bahrain Issues More than 80 Thousand Visas for Commemorators of Arbaeen
2016-11-22
The Iraqi Embassy in Bahrain told al-Wasat newspaper that it issued more than 80 thousand visas for Bahrainis visiting its country on the occasion of Arbaeen Imam Hussein (PBU), marked Monday (November 21, 2016).
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The Guardian: UK Utterly Disingenuous about Human Rights in Bahrain, Amnesty
2016-11-21
UK-based newspaper The Guardian highlighted the criticism addressed by Amnesty International to UK ministers, who according to the organization, “act as ‘overexcited cheerleaders’ for ‘woefully inadequate’ reforms”.
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Bahraini PM Praises “Unlimited Saudi Support” in Meeting with Saudi CP
2016-11-17
Bahraini Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa expressed Bahrain's “high appreciation of Saudi Arabia's unlimited support” offered to Bahrain.
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Britain Expresses Concern over Charges Raised against Ebrahim Sharif
2016-11-17
The British Foreign Office raised concerns with Bahraini government over arrest of prominent Bahraini dissenter, Ebrahim Sharif.
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Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Bahrain to Participate in Arabian Gulf Security Drill
2016-11-16
The Saudi Crown Prince and Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud arrived in Bahrain to take part in the closing of the "Arabian Gulf Security 1" drill.
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Criticism Raised over UK Base Established by Sectarian BDF
2016-11-15
Speaking to CommonSpace, Sayed Ahmed Al-Wadaei, director of advocacy at Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (Bird), said: “The UK continually claims to support human rights in Bahrain, but to what result? Britain has only gotten friendly with a regime which has escalated its repression in the past year.”
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British Website: Prince Charles Accused of “Burying British Values” as He Opens Naval Base in Bahrain
2016-11-15
The British iNews website said that “Prince Charles has come under renewed criticism over human rights abuses in Bahrain after he opened part of a new naval base gifted to Britain by the Gulf state. “
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Reporters without Borders to Prince Charles: Bahrain King is Predator of Press Freedom
2016-11-11
Reporters without Borders (RSF) urged Prince Charles to raise press freedom during Gulf states visit.
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British Crown Prince Opens His Country's Military Base in Bahrain
2016-11-11
Britain's Prince Charles opened on Thursday (November 10, 2016) his country's military base in Bahrain amid criticism for the support Bahrain receives from the British Government.
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Bahraini Activist to The Independent: Prince Charles's Bahrain Visit “Backs Human Rights Abuses”
2016-11-11
Sayed Ahmad Alwadaei, a Bahraini activist and torture survival, said in an exclusive interview with British newspaper The Independent, that Prince Charles’s visit to Bahrain is being used to "whitewash" its record on civil liberties.
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Bahrain’s Debt Reaches $20 Billion and $300 Million in 2016
2016-11-10
A report issued by Securities & Investment Company (SICO) Bahrain, mentioned that Bahrain’s debts by next year (2017) is expected to reach $808 million, at the time when the country’s public debt increased to more than $20 billion during the first half of this year (2016).
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Bahraini King Congratulates Trump on Presidency, Commends Historic Ties
2016-11-10
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, congratulated Donald Trump on becoming President of the United States of America. He noted that he is looking forward to “cooperating on all levels” with his country.
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Saudi Arabia Assigns Bahraini who was Judge in National Safety Courts to Investigate Funeral Hall Massacre in Yemen!
2016-11-08
The British Independent newspaper said that “Saudi Arabia has appointed a Bahraini national accused of overseeing torture and unfairly sentencing Arab Spring protesters to lengthy jail terms to investigate human rights violations caused by coalition bombing in Yemen.”
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Amnesty International Calls on Prince Charles to Discuss Free Speech in Meeting with Bahrain King
2016-11-08
Amnesty International called on UK’s Prince Charles, to talk about free speech when meeting with Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa tomorrow Tuesday in the capital Manama.
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Bahraini Interior Minister Sends Written Message to Saudi Crown Prince
2016-11-07
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received a written message today from Bahrain's Minister of Interior Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa.
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Bahrain Prince Accused of Torture Meets Sandhurst Academy Commandant in Bahrain
2016-11-07
Commander of the Royal Guard, the King’s son, Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (accused of torturing political opposition figures) received Commandant of Sandhurst Maj.-General Paul Nanson.
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Prince Charles Arrives in Bahrain Tuesday Despites Opposing Campaigns by Rights Organizations
2016-11-07
The German News Agency reported that British Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, will arrive in Bahrain as part of his Gulf tour, despite opposition by human rights organization.
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Irish Company Refuses to Suspend Security Projects in Bahrain
2016-11-04
Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister has rejected calls to suspend security and justice projects with Bahrain and Egypt, despite its projects’ contribution to the Human Rights violations in these two countries.
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Britain to Open its Naval Base in Mina Salman Port next Month
2016-11-03
The Middle East Monitor website said that "in the latest push to strengthen economic and military ties in the Arabian Gulf, Britain is set to open a naval base in Bahrain next month."
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Bahrain UN Office: HRC Not Required to Consult With Us on UPR
2016-11-02
UN Bahrain Coordinator, Amin El Sharkawi said Human Rights Council is an independent authority that is not binding or required to consult with any party, including the UN office in Bahrain or the government of Bahrain.