June 2016
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…
Protests in Bahrain Erupt Over Revocation of Shiite Leader's Citizenship
Protests erupted in Bahrain against the government's decision to revoke the citizenship of Sheikh Isa Qasim, a prominent Shiite leader. The Bahraini government accuses him…
The U.S. Criticizes Bahrain's Revocation of Prominent Shia Cleric's Citizenship
The U.S. criticized Bahrain's decision to revoke the citizenship of Sheikh Isa Qassim, a prominent Shia cleric, citing concerns over political repression and lack of…
Bahrain Government Revokes Citizenship of Prominent Shia Cleric
The Bahraini government revoked the citizenship of prominent Shia cleric Ayatollah Isa Qassim, leading to large protests and heightened tensions in the country. This decision…
Prison Sentences and Revocation of Citizenship for Eight Shia Citizens of Bahrain
A Bahraini court has sentenced eight Shia citizens to 15 years in prison for allegedly forming a terrorist group and revoked their citizenship. This comes…
The U.S. Calls for the Release of the Leader of Bahrain's Shiite Protesters
The U.S. has urged Bahrain to release Sheikh Ali Salman, a prominent Shiite leader, after his prison sentence was increased from four to nine years.…