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SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) -- Bahraini riot police fired tear gas to disperse an unauthorized demonstration attended by hundreds of protesters in Manama Friday, witnesses said. The protest, called by the main Shiite opposition bloc Al-Wefaq, chanted anti-regime slogans, including “Down Hamad” – in reference to Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa. Riot police arrested several people after dispersing the demonstration using tear gas, according to witnesses. More than 55 people have died in nearly two years of tensions between the Sunni-led…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – protest continues in Bahrain in night time , calling for down with king Hamad . mercenaries police used tear gas and shotgun.   Source : Shafaqna.com/english End

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – The following is a joint letter signed by over 30 human rights organisations worldwide, lead by the Gulf Center for Human Rights (GCHR) and the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR), appealing to US President Obama to intervene to release jailed Bahraini human rights defenders and activists: President Barack Obama President of the United States of America The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500USA18 January 2013Dear Mr. President,The Gulf Center for Human Rights (GCHR) and the Bahrain Center for Human Rights…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – as President Obama starts his second term, Tell Me More examines unfinished business from his first four years in office. Host Michel Martin looks at Bahrain. The small island country plays an important geo-political role (and Kim Kardashian owns a milkshake shop there). Copyright © 2013 NPR. For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use. For other uses, prior permission required. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: President Obama is just beginning his second term in office…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – Bahraini princess is in court for the torture of three pro-democracy activists in detention. The princess’s case is the latest in a string of cases of torture and violence has seen the light in a report issued by Bahraini opposition. Princess Nora Bint Ebrahim al-Khalifa who serves in Bahrain’s Drugs Control Unit, allegedly collaborated with another officer to torture three activists held in detention following a pro-democracy rally against the island kingdom’s monarchy. The…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – After nearly two years of political unrest, this week Bahrain's King Hamad called for renewed national dialogue. And while it appears some groups have agreed to talks, the major sticking point remains: the state will merely serve as the "moderator," and not participate directly, according to official statements. Although the crisis in Bahrain did result in a deepening sectarian conflict that requires national reconciliation, the demands of the Sunnis and Shiites are for social…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the initiative by the king of Bahrain to convene a national political dialogue, as well as the positive response to the proposal from opposition groups in the Persian Gulf nation. “This initiative is an important first step towards reforms that ensure justice and human rights for all Bahrainis,” Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said in a statement on the endeavour begun by King Hamad bin Issa Al-Khalifa. Bahrain has experienced civil…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) –A Bahraini princess is in court for the torture of three pro-democracy activists in detention. The princess’s case is the latest in a string of cases of torture and violence has seen the light in a report issued by Bahraini opposition. Princess Nora Bint Ebrahim al-Khalifa who serves in Bahrain’s Drugs Control Unit, allegedly collaborated with another officer to torture three activists held in detention following a pro-democracy rally against the island kingdom’s monarchy. The…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association)- protesters in Shia village confronting with mercenaries police backed with Saudi troops refusing the call of Killer King HAMAD for dialogue . police used tear gas and shotgun.   Source : Shafaqna.com/english End

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association)- Anti-regime protesters have once again taken to the streets in Bahrain's northeastern island of Sitra despite the ongoing crackdown by regime forces. Bahraini police forces fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the angry demonstrators who was chanting slogans against the Al Khalifa regime on Tuesday. The protesters also demanded the immediate release of all political prisoners and voiced their solidarity with jailed political activist and religious figure, Abdul Wahab Hussein. The regime violence against…