Detention of Shiite Clerics who Took Part in Commemorating Ashura Occasion Renewed
2018-10-04 - 10:49 p
Bahrain Mirror: The Public Prosecution ordered on Wednesday (October 3, 2018) the renewal of detention of 3 clerics over taking part in commemorating Ashura occasion last month.
The prosecution renewed the detention of each of Sheikh Hani Al-Bana'a, Sheikh Yasin Al-Jamri and Sheikh Majid Al-Sehlawi for extra 15 days pending investigation.
The authorities also remanded on (September 18, 2018) 3 others for 2 weeks over charges including inciting hatred against the regime.
Bahrain Center for Human Rights issued a report in which it confirmed that the authorities practiced several violations against Shiite religious rituals. It also noted that the authorities attacked Ashura manifestations, repeatedly summoned preachers and eulogy citers and arrested a number of them over charge of inciting hatred against the regime.
- 2024-07-10Bahraini Authorities Summon Head of Sanabis Ma'tam, Threaten "Actions" Due to Mourners' Chants Against Israeli Occupation
- 2024-07-10Political Prisoner Mohammad Al-Raml's Family Say He's Vomiting Blood Due to Poor Conditions, Fear for His Life
- 2024-07-09Ali Al-Majed Arrested After His Return to Bahrain
- 2024-07-08Yusuf Al-Muhafdha: Convicted Returnees to Bahrain Have the Right to a Lawyer, Retrial, and Legal Guarantees
- 2024-07-08Reciter Mahdi Sahwan: Head of Manama Police Informed Me of Ban on Reciters Traveling to Commemorate Ashura