Bahrain protests News

Op-Ed: In spite of Bahrain repression US continues to send weapons

Manama - The US has continued to provide weapons and other equipment to Bahrain in spite of the continued repression of protesters. Some of the weapons may be used in the crackdown.

In the Media by Ken Hanly

Op-Ed: Bahrain revokes citizenship of 31 opposition activists

Manama - In an increasing crackdown on any dissent, Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 31 opposition activists claiming the group had undermined state security.

In the Media by Ken Hanly

Bahrain bans all demonstrations

Manama - The Bahraini government has announced a ban on all protests in the country. The government claims that protests have led to violence and are a misuse of the government's toleration of free speech.

In the Media by Ken Hanly

Bahraini activist sentenced to three years imprisonment

Nabeel Rajab, a prominent Bahraini opposition activist and president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, has been sentenced to three years in jail because of his participation in “unauthorized protests”.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 1 comment

11-year-old boy to be monitored by Bahraini authorities

Ali Hasan, 11, will not be jailed for allegedly taking part in anti-regime protests in his home country of Bahrain, but he will be monitored by the Bahraini authorities.

In the Media by Paul Iddon - 1 comment

Bahraini boy due to hear verdict

July 5th is the date scheduled for a verdict in the trial of an 11-year-old Shiite boy who was charged with allegedly blocking a road.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

Formula 1: Voices rising in protest to Bahrain Grand Prix

Security and safety concerns are beginning to rise as the Formula 1 universe prepares for the Bahrain Grand Prix and, at least, one former world champion is painting a gloomy picture.

In the Media by John Duarte

Bahraini protester bleeds to death after being shot

A Bahraini protester who sustained a bullet wound yesterday during an anti-regime demonstration has bled to death in hospital today.

In the Media by Paul Iddon - 1 comment

Bahrain medics found guilty of using hospital as terrorist cell

Manama - A military court in Bahrain has found 20 doctors guilty of using Manama's Salmaniya Medical Complex as a terrorist cell during the protests for democratic change. The doctors who claim they were tortured, have been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas

Sanabis protesters in Bahrain facing ‘brutal’ police resistance

Manama - Hundreds of protesters in Bahrain took to the streets on Friday in a warm-up for mass political demonstrations in the island state on Saturday, and were met with what is being described as “brutal police suppression."

In the Media by Lynn Herrmann

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