Bahraini Cleric and Former MP Arrested - Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society
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Bahraini Cleric and Former MP Arrested A former Bahraini member of parliament, Sheikh Hasan Isa, was arrested from Bahrain International Airport last night as he arrived with his family. He was taken to the central interrogations offices, yet, no information has been made available on the reasons 9 hours on his arrest. Al Wefaq calls for him immediate release.
Bahrain activist Maryam al-Khawaja jailed for a year in absentia for assault | World news | The Guardian
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Abdulla al-Dossary, chief prosecutor of the Muhrarraq district, said the high criminal court had found Khawaja guilty of assaulting and injuring two policewomen at Bahrain international airport, the Bahrain News Agency said.
The agency did not say whether the other two charges had been upheld.
Khawaja said in a statement she had not returned to Bahrain to attend the trial as she did not recognise the independence of the court and the charge of assault had been trumped up. Her statement did not say where she was.
Bahrain News Agency | Palestinian President leaves Bahrain
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Manama, July 20 (BNA) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas left Bahrain today after a visit during which he met His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and discussed with him the latest developments of the Palestinian issue.
He was seen off at Bahrain International Airport by Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, ministers, Muharraq Governor, the Palestinian Ambassador to Bahrain and the embassy staff.