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Bahrain: "Protester" jailed after unfair trial: Ghazi Ebrahim ...
12 September 2011

A Bahraini businessman sentenced to three years in prison by a military court in June after he was convicted of participating in protests, is still awaiting a date ...

Urgent Action       MDE 11/048/2011

Bahraini health workers released on bail will continue to face ...
8 September 2011

The health workers are facing trial apparently over treating some of those injured during a recent government crackdown on pro-reform protests.

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Bahrain: Appeal for action: 7th update: Health professionals in ...
8 September 2011

The trial of 20 Bahraini health professionals accused of felonies resumed on 7 September 2011 before a military court. All the remaining health professionals in ...

Medical Action       MDE 11/047/2011

Bahrain: Further information: Activists' appeal heard by military ...
6 September 2011

The appeal of 15 opposition leaders who led and participated in demonstrations in Bahrain in February and March was heard on 6 September 2011 before a military ...

Urgent Action       MDE 11/046/2011

Amnesty International | Incorrect reporting of Amnesty ...
2 September 2011

A number of Bahraini newspapers published articles on 2 September containing incorrect information about Amnesty International statements on Bahrain.

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Bahrain: Further information: Teachers' military trial resumes
30 August 2011

The trial of the former president and vice-president of the Bahrain Teachers' Association (BTA) resumed before a military court on 29 August, and has been postponed ...

Urgent Action       MDE 11/045/2011

Bahrain: Health professionals to be tried by a military court in ...
25 August 2011

The trial of 20 Bahraini health professionals accused of felonies will resume on 28 August, again before a military court instead of a civilian court, as previously ...

Medical Action       MDE 11/044/2011

Bahrain: Further information: Teachers to be tried by a military ...
23 August 2011

The former president and vice-president of the Bahrain Teachers' Association (BTA), who were detained at the end of March, will be tried before a military court ...

Urgent Action       MDE 11/043/2011

Bahrain: Further information: Lawyer released in Bahrain
9 August 2011

A prominent defence lawyer arrested in Bahrain on 15 April was released on 7 August. The charges against him have not been dropped and he has reported being tortured ...

Urgent Action       MDE 11/042/2011

Released Bahraini politicians still under threat from government ...
8 August 2011

Two Bahraini MPs jailed during anti-government protests might still be facing criminal charges despite being released from prison this weekend.

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