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Bahraini protesters march during a demonstration against the arrest of Sheikh Ali Salman. The government has a long history of imprisoning opposition leaders and Shia clerics. (AFP/File)

March 7th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Bahrain upholds Shia cleric’s sentence

Shia cleric Seyyed Kamel al-Hashimi has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for insulting the Bahraini king in public and one year for inciting anti-regime sentiments among the Shia people

June 18th, 2015 - 05:30 GMT

EU condemns jailing of Bahraini opposition leader

March 1st, 2015 - 02:56 GMT

Bahraini courts charge 17 with crimes of terrorism

March 1st, 2015 - 07:42 GMT

Bahrainis denounce court-ordered death sentences

January 31st, 2015 - 05:00 GMT

Bahrain forces crack down on protestors

Bahrain's main opposition group leader Salman has been in government custody since the end of last December, earning the country international criticism over human rights abuses, and almost-daily protests within its borders. (AFP/File)

January 27th, 2015 - 07:37 GMT

Bahrain opposition group calls for boycotts ahead of detained leader trial

Frequent anti-government protests have been happening since 2011. (AFP/File)

January 9th, 2015 - 12:06 GMT

Bahrain security forces clash with anti-government protesters

January 5th, 2015 - 06:00 GMT

Shia opposition leader faces new charges in Bahrain

April 16th, 2014 - 03:28 GMT

Arresting and attacking Bahrain's opposition won't help, activists say

A Shiite Muslim reads the Quran before starting an anti-government rally in 2012. According to recent reports, government forces have damaged a prominent Shiite shrine. (AFP/File)

January 14th, 2014 - 07:41 GMT