Sheikh Ali Salman
Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq party
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View Timeline →A Court in Bahrain Sentences Opposition Leader from the Arab Spring to Life Imprisonment
A Bahraini court sentenced opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman to life imprisonment, citing espionage charges that many believe are politically motivated. This ruling comes ahead…
Sheikh Ali Salman to be Tried for 'Espionage' for Qatar
Sheikh Ali Salman, a prominent Shia opposition leader in Bahrain, is facing trial for alleged espionage for Qatar, amidst ongoing tensions between Bahrain and Qatar.…
Bahrain's King Approves Legislation for Civilian Trials in Military Courts
Bahrain's King Hamad has approved a controversial law allowing military trials for civilians amidst a crackdown on opposition. This move has raised concerns of undeclared…
Confirmation of 9-Year Prison Sentence for Bahraini Shia Party Leader
A Bahraini court has confirmed a 9-year prison sentence for Sheikh Ali Salman, leader of the Shia opposition group Al-Wefaq, prompting widespread condemnation from human…
Bahraini Court Confirms Death Sentences and Life Imprisonment for 10 Bombing Suspects
A Bahraini court confirmed death sentences and life imprisonment for 10 suspects involved in a 2014 bombing that killed two Bahraini police officers and an…
Bahrain's Al-Wefaq Society Appeals Supreme Court Ruling on Dissolution
The Al-Wefaq Society, a major Shia opposition group in Bahrain, has appealed a court ruling that dissolved the party and confiscated its assets. This ruling…
U.S. State Department: Efforts for National Reconciliation in Bahrain Have Reached a Dead End
The U.S. State Department has reported that national reconciliation efforts in Bahrain have stalled since the 2011 protests, with the Bahraini government failing to implement…
The U.S. Expresses Concern Over the Suspension of Al-Wefaq Activities in Bahrain
The U.S. has expressed concern over Bahrain's suspension of Al-Wefaq, the largest Shia political organization, following accusations of illegal activities. This action coincides with the…
Bahrain Reports Arrest of 8 Individuals 'Attempting to Escape to Iran'
Bahrain has arrested eight men attempting to flee to Iran, with two others allegedly planning their escape from Iran. The arrests come amid ongoing tensions…
US and Iran Criticize Arrest of Bahrain's Shia Leader; Bahrain Responds
The US and Iran condemned the arrest of Sheikh Ali Salman, a prominent Shia leader in Bahrain, with the US expressing deep concern over rising…
Iran Considers Expansion of US Sanctions Contrary to Geneva Agreement
Iran has condemned the recent expansion of US sanctions, claiming it undermines the Geneva nuclear agreement and is politically motivated. The Iranian Foreign Ministry insists…
Bahrain Accuses Shiite Opposition Leader of Subversion
Bahrain has accused Sheikh Ali Salman, a prominent Shiite opposition leader, of attempting to subvert the government through violence and illegal methods, following his recent…