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4394: 1169:. Tamarod had called for a general strike and pleaded businesses to close, while the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued a warning for businesses against responding to calls for a general strike, or risk facing legal action. An activist said protests started by dawn and that at least 3 were held in Manama. The Associated Press reported that small protests occurred in the morning and that most businesses "appeared to be shuttered", prompting Al Wefaq to claim success for the general strike. BNA reported that the PM made a visit to a shopping mall in Manama to assure visitors it was "business as usual". 626: 1330:
Critics said the protests failed as most streets were empty and protests disorganized. Abdulla Al Junaid of the pro-government National Union Gathering said an opposition cleric criticized Tamarod as a "stillborn". The United States expressed its concern at the possibility of violence. "We remain very concerned about continuing incidents of violence in Bahrain and, of course, the possibility for violence and would urge all parties to strongly condemn violence and contribute to fostering a climate of dialogue and reconciliation," said the spokesperson of
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organizers had called on to use its influence to prevent government crackdown and protect demonstrations, which they said was an "ethical responsibility" for the U.S. "We hope that you may convey our deep concern to the US State Department and the US Congress to exert a real political pressure on Bahraini regime to avoid any fatal crackdown and bloodshed," they said in an open letter.
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a military base trying to isolate the villages to prevent people from reaching protest sites," he added. Ali Salman of Al Wefaq praised Tamarod protests, saying they scored more success than expected by drawing media attention and maintaining peacefulness. He also expressed his relief about the small number of casualties and the lack of deaths.
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villages with barbed wire". The MoI said the woman driver who was arrested with her companions tried to "run over a policeman at a road block". The MoI added they arrested 20 individuals, among them 8 fugitives. Al Wefaq reported that the number of the arrested was 23 and that 4 were released later. Some injuries were reported in
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opposition politicians and human rights activists have based their activities in Beirut where they enjoy more freedom. The BNA added that the Lebanese ambassador said his government was not supportive of the conference and that they did not wish to interfere in Bahraini internal affairs. A day earlier, the salafist
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reported that barbed wire with checkpoints in between had separated Shia neighborhoods from main roads and Reuters witnesses said security forces had deployed reinforcements, including armored vehicles by night. The area of the-now demolished Pearl Roundabout was filled with hundreds of riot police standing next to
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British Airways flight to Bahrain at the request of the Bahraini government. Al-Khawaja who was planning to stay in Bahrain before and during 14 August said the move "show how nervous they are and how much they have to hide." The same day, an opposition activist, Mohammad Sanad al-Makina was arrested from
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Hundreds of protesters in several Shia villages took to the street at night following a call by February 14 Youth Coalition. They called for the overthrow of the monarchy and chanted "Down with Hamad", before clashes erupted with security forces. Police fired "buckshot, tear gas, and sound grenades"
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embassy to Downing Street. Protesters criticized the United Kingdom over continuing to sign arms trades to Bahrain, despite human rights violations. "Instead of challenging Bahrain on human rights record our government is supporting it and it's a disgrace," said one protester. The websites of MoI and
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from Pakistan and Jordan to aid security forces in the crackdown, however an opposition figure said this claim was hard to prove, because security forces wear masks. The Associated Press and AFP reported that the heavy deployment of security forces have succeeded in preventing large-scale protests in
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expressed its concern at what it described "a new upsurge in abusive treatment of journalists in the run-up to the major 'Tamarod' rally". The France-based NGO said authorities had arrested 2 bloggers and 3 photographers in recent days. "The authorities plan to impose a news blackout on the 14 August
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of Al Wefaq said the recommendations were unconstitutional and that the session was a "popular cover in order to issue its decrees." Emile Nakhleh said the session was "a spectacle of venom, a display of vulgarity, and an unabashed nod to increased dictatorship." He added that one MP referred to the
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Spokesperson of Tamarod, Hussain Yousif lauded protesters response and called for further protests on Thursday and Friday, and said they planned to organize further protests in the weeks to come. "Many responded to the calls to come out and protest today ... The government has converted Bahrain into
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Large numbers of security forces were deployed in Manama and helicopters hovered over. Roads leading to the city were guarded by security checkpoints and surrounded by barbed wire. Reuters reported that all shops were closed in some villages, while most shops in Manama remained open, with big police
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and preventing journalists and human rights defenders from visiting Bahrain," it added. Amnesty International issued a statement calling the government of Bahrain to allow Wednesday protests and expressed its fear that the new legislation will be used as a legal cover for quashing peaceful protests.
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reporter, Hyder Abbasi was prevented from boarding a flight from Qatar to Bahrain. On 8 August, a third photographer, Ahmed Al-Fardan was briefly arrested, threatened and beaten by plainclothes police. On 9 August, Bahraini-Danish human rights activist Maryam al-Khawaja was prevented from boarding a
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said the emergency decrees were outrageous, violated the international law and a "shameful attempt to completely ban any form of dissent and freedom of expression in the country". "We fear that these draconian measures will be used in an attempt to legitimize state violence as new protests are being
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said nightly raids were now occurring all day long and that physical, psychological and sexual torture had continued. "Since the announcing of the planned protest on the 14th of August ... a very severe escalation in the crackdown," she said. She added that Tamarod protests were "part and parcel of
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joined the MoI in warning against planned protests. The Al Wefaq opposition movement slammed the warnings and affirmed "the right to protest peacefully". "This will not solve the political crisis. The solution is in satisfying the people's aspirations for liberty, social justice and democracy," Al
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also announced his support for Tamarod protests. "I call for rebellion against all laws that violate the rights of the people. The law should be enacted to establish justice and equality between people and the protection of rights," his Twitter account, followed by 211,000+ and controlled by others
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to campaign for the protest movement. They issued their first statement on 4 July titled "Bahrain has Risen up" and "The August 14 Rebels" describing their goals and reasons. " a nation that embraces all its citizens. We want a Bahrain to which we can all belong ... This movement is for freedom, for
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On 12 August, a human rights activist said police fired tear gas and stun grenades on several anti-government protests, and arrested nine demonstrators. The same day, the PM issued another warning against protests after an urgent Ministerial meeting, saying his government will "forcefully confront"
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Maryam al-Khawaja said the government was merely giving a legal cover for its practices that have been in place for years. On the other hand, Tareq Al Hassan, the Public Security Chief said the session was historical and that it did not target a specific group or sect, rather it targeted terrorists
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against hundreds to thousands of protesters who gathered in several locations throughout the country. Many shops were closed in response to Tamarod's call for a general strike. Opposition activists and media reported over 60 demonstrations throughout the country. The opposition and several citizens
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reported. Tamarod had planned protests in Manama on 16 August, including a "car demonstration", however few hours before the start time, they cancelled the event. Security forces had been heavily deployed in Manama in anticipation of the protests. Tamarod said that by playing out this tactic, they
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The BCHR accused the government of using "large amounts of tear gas ... to disperse anyone gathering on the streets". "t has been very difficult for protesters to move from their villages onto the main streets because of the barbed wires that were set up last night," al-Khawaja said. The BCHR also
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and Al Jazeera English estimated the number of protests at 60 and reported they were mostly peaceful. Al-Mahafdha of BCHR reported that authorities arrested 20 protesters, including 5 women and a minor. He said protests turnout was in thousands "despite the campaign of intimidation and surrounding
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also criticized the recommendations, calling them "a whole new set of draconian restrictions" that would create "a new state of emergency". "The government has talked a lot about the need for national reconciliation but, once again, its actions in taking on a raft of stern new measures to suppress
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said the "recommendations if implemented in full would effectively return the country to a state of martial law". An unnamed western diplomat said the recommendations timing was likely due to 14 August protest plans and the increasing violence. Marc Jones said that many of the recommendations were
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independent newspaper expressed pessimism about the situation, saying that "it's a very volatile situation. We might be heading for a very harsh period." Marc Jones was also pessimistic. "It is unlikely that these 'Tamorrod' protests will amount to anything, especially as the Bahraini authorities
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criticized the government of Bahrain response to protests, which they said reflected the "increasing levels of frustration felt by many in Bahrain at the lack of any real reform". "What happened today confirmed fears that the government of Bahrain is determined to crush any form of dissent," said
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had been blocked by VIVA Bahrain telecommunications company. Several citizens also complained of loss of Internet for several hours in different locations during the day. They said the cut was at a time when protests were being held. Previously in February 2011, when the uprising began, a similar
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and activists said security forces have installed barbed wire around a number of residential areas expected to witness large protests. The areas were completely caged according to activists. Al Wefaq said authorities had turned some areas into a "vast prison for inhabitants." The Associated Press
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asking other international NGOs, mainstream media, Bahrain allies and the United Nations to pay close attention to Bahrain over the next week, especially on 14 August, which they said would likely see the country "come under lockdown". The letter said the rights situations in Bahrain has "rapidly
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Not to respond or react to incitement from political events and social media posts that use 'Rebellion 14 August' and encourage the overthrow of the government. Rallies and activities that affect security, public order, civil peace and the interests of the people are against the law. Participants
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warned against joining the 14 August protests which it called "illegal demonstrations and activities that endanger security". The MoI said it will "deal with any attempt to disturb security and stability". In anticipation to the 14 August protests, the MoI stepped up security measures and further
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Left without an epicenter after the destruction of Pearl Roundabout in 2011, Tamarod announced their plans to stage peaceful protests in nine different locations, all in the streets, with the largest expected in Manama. One of the protests was planned near the U.S. embassy, a country that protest
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Reuters described the protests as "an upsurge of a two-and-a-half-year-old campaign". It reported that the morning saw protests end peacefully, while in the evening clashes between protesters and police occurred. Bahrainis in London organized a small, but vocal protest starting from the Bahraini
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On the same day, Bahraini authorities summoned the Lebanese ambassador in Bahrain to file a complaint against a conference held by Bahrain Rebellion Movement in Beirut. In the conference, opposition activists called for civil disobedience and mass protests, the BNA reported. A number of Bahraini
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opposition society welcomed the Tamarod plans. "We support any peaceful movement, at any time and from any party. Everybody has the right to protest ... the call for protests on August 14 shows that the Bahraini people will not cease to demonstrate until they achieve their demands," he added. Al
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starting from 14 August. The movement gained the support of opposition societies and human rights activists, including those languishing in prison. The government however, repeatedly warned against the protests, promising those who participate with legal action and forceful confrontation. Rights
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journalist denied the allegations too. "That was something made up by the government," she added. Bahraini authorities blocked bahrainaugust14.com, a website that offered timeline coverage for the protests within 24 hours of its launch on 10 August. A human rights activist said that despite the
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asked his ministers to carry out the recommendations immediately and issued several warnings against protests. In the following days, the government arrested three photographers, two bloggers, a lawyer and a politician, prevented human rights activists and journalists from entering the country,
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Hasan Tariq Al Hasan argued that Tamarod protests on 14 August had failed to live up to the expectations. He said that one of the main reasons was conflicting instructions between Bahrain Rebellion Movement and February 14 Youth Coalition, which launched its own Tamarod protest under the title
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The BNA downplayed the effect of the protests, saying it was "business as usual" in the country. "Bahrainis and expatriates reported to work on Wednesday just like any other day, defying calls by radical opposition groups of road blockades and attack on properties," the state-run agency added.
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to eventually issue a warning for U.S. citizens to avoid certain areas in Bahrain on 14 August. The selected areas were mostly opposition strongholds. For weeks, the government was reported to have intensified its house raids and arrests against over five hundred wanted activists, many of them
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under the banner Bahrain Tamarod. The day also marked the two-and-a-half-year anniversary of the Bahraini uprising. The movement which is also known as the August 14 Rebellion, identified itself as "a movement calling for awareness, nationalism, sovereignty, independence and legitimacy, with a
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targeted a government website. At least twenty protesters were arrested and ten injured, two critically, activists said. The tightened security measures have succeeded in preventing large-scale protests in Manama. On 15 and 16 August, smaller protests occurred in several locations which police
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Nicholas McGeehan of Human Rights Watch said the government preparations were unjustified, inappropriate and disproportionate. "Bahraini authorities have a grim recent history of using excessive and lethal force to suppress peaceful protests, followed by the persecution of protesters and
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and the Prime Minister (PM) welcomed the recommendations of the Parliament. The King ordered their rapid codification while the PM asked his ministers to carry out the recommendations immediately, or face dismissal if they slowed down. On 6 August, the King issued two decrees banning all
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Wefaq however, stopped short of taking part in the Tamarod movement, blaming their secession on clashes between security forces and protesters. "t is going to be a peaceful movement but having said that I also expect clashes ... I only pray that there are no victims," said Ali Salman.
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described Bahrain authorities preparations as "pre-emptive crackdown on a peaceful, nationwide protest that has been weeks in the planning." The United States embassy said it would close its doors on 14 August and told Americans to "avoid non-essential travel inside the country".
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Al Wefaq released a statement accusing authorities of cutting Internet connection in a number of areas. "Personal devices of some citizens have also been selectively cut off," the statement added. The secular-leftist Waad society said that instant messaging applications such as
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deported an American teacher and reportedly encircled entire areas with barbed wire. The government denied arrests had targeted activists. A few days before 14 August, activists said they had gathered tens of thousands of signatures in support of highly anticipated protests.
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in which they submitted 22 recommendations calling for tougher penalties against "terrorist crimes" including stripping those convicted with inciting or committing such acts from their nationality and freezing their bank accounts as well as a ban on protests in the capital,
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planned for 14 August," said Amnesty's regional director. A spokesman of the Bahraini government cited increasing violence including a policeman death and said the recommendations were "about trying to control the situation and trying to stabilze and secure people safety."
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expressed concern about the recommendations, highlighting the right to nationality and asking the government of Bahrain "to fully comply with its international human rights commitments, including respect for freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and association".
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Three days after the parliamentary special session, the government escalated its crackdown, arresting a photographer, Hussain Hubail, a blogger and his lawyer, and has continued to deny visas to foreign journalists. The arrested blogger, Mohamed Hassan also worked as a
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already in place. "Thirty-one Bahrainis were stripped of their citizenship back in November 2012, and there has been a de facto ban on protests in Manama since last year," he added and listed other examples of what he called "reactionary laws" already in place.
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said Tamarod protests would not succeed to replicate the Egyptian scenario "because the army in Bahrain doesn't play the same role, and many of the security services don’t include Shi'ite Bahrainis, so you don’t get that same sense of solidarity".
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to demand their rights ... and on 14 August, the day of Tamarod, the people have to go out with same strength in order to send a message to the world and the regime that they have not and will never back down," the letter read. Zainab's father,
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On 8 August, the February 14 Youth Coalition said they had gathered tens of thousands of signatures calling for the right to self-determination. On 10 August, the Prime Minister renewed his warning against planned protests during a visit to
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which Bahrainis have long yearned and made great sacrifices over many decades of struggle." The statement also accused authorities of confiscating the people's values and rights, and "restrict their movement and activities."
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that Hassan was mistreated in prison. On 2 August, a second photographer, Qassim Zain Aldeen was arrested. Several Bahrain-based rights organizations wrote an open letter on 6 August co-signed by a number of international
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In the morning of 15 August, protesters blocked several main streets and in the afternoon they clashed with police after holding sit-ins in a number of villages, in response to a call by February 14 Youth Coalition, the
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of Al Wefaq said that even if thousands had participated in Tamarod protests, the situation would remain the same as long as the United States continued to support what he called an "authoritarian regime" in Bahrain.
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official ban and security checkpoints, a protest was held in Manama on 10 August, and was dispersed by police using stun grenades. On the other hand, the MoI reported that "terrorists" attacked a police patrol in
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The anti-Shia and anti-reform underlying theme of the recommendations is a naked display of tribal family autocracy, which Al-Khalifa are determined to preserve at any cost, including tearing the society apart.
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also reported that the PM headed a "high level meeting" attended by high-ranking officials to talk over arrangements before protests. The PM said his government was "at a critical stage eliminate terrorism".
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witnesses reported that hundreds of protesters who gathered in several Shia villages faced police tear gas and birdshot. Citizen journalists and activists provided live photo coverage of the violence on
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accused authorities of cutting Internet connections. The government blocked a website covering the protests, but activists and citizen journalists provided live coverage on social media websites, and
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article described Tamarod as "a loose grouping of opposition activists who came together in early July to push for a 'free and democratic Bahrain' through mass anti-government demonstrations".
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The parliament has been dominated by government supporters, especially after the opposition submitted their resignations in early 2011 in protest against government crackdown. According to
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message of love, loyalty and dedication to all of the Bahraini people in rebellion against the authorities." One of its members said they were a youth movement, not a political party. A
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situation occurred during which the Internet became either slow or was lost completely. Telecommunication companies said then that the problem was due an overload on Internet networks.
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submitted 22 recommendations, some of them calling for stripping those convicted of "terrorist crimes" from their nationality and banning almost all protests in the capital,
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have spent the past two years breaking the back of the opposition movement. In 2011, thousands were arrested, tens killed, and dozens tortured," he said. Ashley Lindsey of
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The session was held after weeks of escalations in clashes between protesters and security forces which had seen militant groups using bombs and police firing tear gas and
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legitimate protest are undermining any prospects for successful dialogue," its regional director, Nadim Houry said. The International Federation for Human Rights and
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said the recommendations were "a serious new threat to human rights in Bahrain, particularly freedom of expression and assembly", and that they violated the
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announced its support for protest plans. "Let August 14 be the day of rebellion against the ruling gang in Bahrain," the movement said in a statement. The
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Human Rights First (HRF) estimated turnout to be in thousands. Al Wefaq reported that over 60 rallies were held in 40 different areas throughout the day.
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opposition society praised the protests and said they were successful. The government of Bahrain however said protests did not affect everyday life. The
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and Demistan by the BYSHR. BCHR said 10 were injured by tear gas (inhalation) and birdshot, while Al Wefaq said 2 people were in a critical condition.
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similar clashes occurred, with protesters hurling back molotov cocktails. No injuries were reported for both incidents. Later, police converged at
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in which he called for "a peaceful Tamarrod on August 14th ... under the banner of 'Right to Self determination'." Another jailed rights activist,
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starting on 14 August with abstaining from shopping, commercial and government transactions such as paying electricity bills. He highlighted the
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also supported the protests and called for civil disobedience for 3 days. The youth group also told participants to avoid clashing with police.
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said the PM warning showed the "nervousness" of Bahraini authorities ahead of the protests. The PM also held a meeting with the commander of
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said the 14 August protests were "the latest installment of a two-year long protest movement." Protests were planned to last for three days.
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among other places and that there were no reported injuries. The MoI reported arresting members of a "terrorist group" in the village of
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smuggled a letter from prison in which she called people to participate in Tamarod protests. "On 14 February 2011, the people of Bahrain
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that the choice of Independence Day by Tamarod should be understood as an attempt to gain true full sovereignty as opposed to
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activists and media reported that authorities had stepped up their crackdown campaigns in the weeks leading to the protests.
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in Manama, and "cordoned off the area using barbed wire" following a video message by Hussain Yousif to hold a rally there.
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the ongoing uprising that started on 14 February 2011". According to activists, up to 400 were arrested during the month of
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global intelligence firm said the likelihood of protests reaching Manama was low due to the experience of security forces.
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them. " will punish who stand behind them in line with the recommendations of the Bahrain National Council ," he added.
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in response to protesters throwing stones and molotov cocktails at them. Al-Mahafdha said protests were held in Manama,
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said "terrorism" must be quelled before national reconciliation could begin. According to Reem Khalifa of the
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and instigators. "14 August will pass just like regular days of the year and nothing will happen," he added.
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mentioned that all leaves for August were cancelled by several government agencies and ministries.
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while attempting to board a flight to Sri Lanka with his family. Amnesty International named him a
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public relations firm, which works for Bahraini authorities were targeted by hackers belonging to
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warned that it will take legal action toward those who participate. The MOI has warned Bahrainis:
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Tamarod is reported to have gained popularity among the opposition since mid-July, prompting the
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for foreign journalists visiting the country and his lawyer, AbdulAziz Mosa was arrested after
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Prior to the protests, HRF said they were "likely to be the most significant in over a year".
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treaty. The leader of Bahrain Press Associated said they were "a black page in the history ".
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The day of 14 August witnessed heavy deployment of security forces, which used tear gas and
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The Bahraini government "vehemently refutes any allegations of targeted arrests," said an
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Beginning in February 2011, Bahrain saw sustained pro-democracy protests, centered at
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showed police arresting and beating two men who were sitting in front of a house.
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Farishta Saeed; Sami Aboudi; Angus McDowall; Mark Heinrich (13 August 2013).
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Sami Aboudi; Angus McDowall; Mark Heinrich; Robin Pomeroy (14 August 2013).
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In the Name of Security: Counterterrorism Laws Worldwide since September 11
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Manama, instead protesters were confined to neighborhoods around the city.
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said the Tamarod movement would "renew Bahrain's forgotten revolution".
1184:. It described both incidents as "terrorism". Protests were also held in 1140: 859:(10 July–7 August) and more than 100 houses were raided in Manama alone. 652: 298: 3054:"Human Rights Watch says nine arrested in Bahraini anti-regime protests" 4713: 4688: 3952:"تمرد البحرين": تحويل المنامة إلى هدف دائم للاحتجاجات...وشكراً للجماهير 2997:"الداخلية": تضرر دورية بـ "المولوتوف"... والمحافظة: نقاط تفتيش بالمنامة 1538: 1301: 908: 844:
sleeping outside their homes for months in anticipation of such raids.
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force that helped crackdown on protests in 2011. The state-controlled
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In the early morning, up to 100 protesters took to the street in
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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
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called for a parliamentary special session. The pro-government
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that began on 14 August 2013, the forty-second anniversary of
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50 شبكة إعلامية تدعم التمرد... ووزارات تمنع الإجازات في أغسطس
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Sami Aboudi; Elizabeth Piper; David Stamp (14 August 2013).
2463:"Bahrain Assembly calls for tough action as violence builds" 1565:"Bahrain steps up security ahead of rebellion movement call" 4230: 4192: 4020: 3118:"Bahrain cages in villages with barbed wire ahead of rally" 2745:. International Federation for Human Rights. 12 August 2013 2627: 1987:. Bahrain, August 14th 2013. 13 August 2013. Archived from 1706:"Peaceful protesters defy authorities' lockdown in Bahrain" 1220: 4008: 3464: 3405: 3367: 3310:"Bahrain imposes tight security on planned day of protest" 2014:"Opposition slams Bahrain warning on Egypt-inspired demos" 1961:. Bahrain, August 14th 2013. 4 August 2013. Archived from 1738: 871:
held an extraordinary session at the request of the King,
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Yara Bayoumy; Sami Aboudi; Giles Elgood (28 July 2013).
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Activists mobilized social networking websites such as
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Tityanna al-Khuri and Hussain Yousif (9 August 2013).
1432:"Bahrain protests: Police break up Pearl Square crowd" 3900:"Bahrain police, Shiite protesters clash in villages" 3779:تقطّع في شبكات الاتصالات والإنترنت لعدة ساعات يوم أمس 3534:"Police fire teargas, birdshot at Bahrain protesters" 1904:"Bahrain tightens security ahead of planned protests" 4210: 4178:"Bahrain's Latest Uprising Meets Security Clampdown" 3670: 3628:. Human Rights First. 14 August 2013. Archived from 3521: 3370:"Bahrain Troops Deploy Ahead of Nationwide Protests" 3303: 3301: 3299: 2343:"Bahrain orders tougher penalties ahead of protests" 2336: 2334: 1897: 1895: 1893: 1891: 1741:"Bahrain on edge ahead of opposition-called protest" 663:, at least 80 people were killed during the unrest. 512: 3749: 3598: 3259:"Bahrain: End crackdown on peaceful demonstrations" 2647:"Bahrain: Parliament Moves to Curtail Basic Rights" 2579: 1826: 1633: 1631: 1094:had criticized Lebanon for hosting the conference. 3798: 3460: 3458: 3456: 3408:"Bahrain Protests Fizzle Under Security Clampdown" 3401: 3399: 3397: 3395: 3393: 2723:. Fox News Channel. Associated Press. 31 July 2013 2211: 1770:"Bahrain activists to test demo ban at US embassy" 1638:Sami Aboudi; Mike Collett-White (12 August 2013). 1526: 1196:where protesters held peaceful sit-ins and formed 4284:The Stream : Is Bahrain's opposition fading? 4147: 3902:. France 24. Agence France-Presse. 16 August 2013 3715: 3296: 3279: 2373:. Amnesty International. 2 August 2013. p. 2 2331: 2239: 1888: 743: 5004: 4248: 4064: 3894: 3892: 3745: 3743: 3741: 3620: 3618: 3594: 3592: 3590: 3588: 3177: 3175: 3173: 3171: 3169: 3080: 2993: 2939: 2937: 2856: 2854: 2852: 2850: 2848: 2301: 2299: 2297: 2008: 2006: 1628: 1524: 828:also joined Al Wefaq in affirming the rights of 4098: 3923:إصابة طفل وفتاة بـ "الشوزن" في منزل بـ "الكورة" 3832: 3830: 3490: 3488: 3465:Reem Khalifa; Dalton Bennett (14 August 2013). 3453: 3406:Reem Khalifa; Dalton Bennett (14 August 2013). 3390: 3368:Reem Khalifa; Dalton Bennett (14 August 2013). 3363: 3361: 3333: 2945:"Bahrain bans US teacher for 'radical' writing" 2437:"OP-ED: Bahrain Declares War on the Opposition" 2273: 2153:أمريكا تحذر رعاياها من 14 أغسطس و"تمرد البحرين" 1739:Reem Khalifa; Dalton Bennett (13 August 2013). 1734: 1732: 1730: 1728: 1726: 1487:"Bahrain warns against Egypt-inspired protests" 862: 529:and the two-and-a-half-year anniversary of the 285:10 protesters (2 critically) and 1 Asian worker 4175: 3626:"August 14 Protests in Bahrain Face Crackdown" 2609:"Press briefing notes on Thailand and Bahrain" 2546: 2544: 2519: 2365: 2363: 2064: 1097: 807:will have legal procedures taken against them. 787:Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) 4320: 4032: 3889: 3804: 3775: 3738: 3615: 3601:"Bahraini forces arrest opposition activists" 3585: 3197: 3166: 2934: 2845: 2693: 2434: 2294: 2276:"Little hope for Bahrain as world turns away" 2003: 1794:Wael Mahdi; Donna Abu-Nasr (14 August 2013). 1668: 314: 3827: 3719:الموسوي: اعتقال 23 فرداً في أحداث "14 أغسطس" 3485: 3358: 3232:"Bahrain summons Lebanese charge d'affaires" 2696:"Bahrain Should End the Cycle of Repression" 2305: 1723: 1710:International Freedom of Expression Exchange 1703: 1450: 1128:International Freedom of Expression Exchange 207:(Spokesperson of Bahrain Rebellion Movement) 16:Three-day protest campaign in Bahrain (2013) 3992:(in Arabic). 14 August 2013. Archived from 3959:(in Arabic). 14 August 2013. Archived from 3711: 3709: 3569:(in Arabic). 14 August 2013. Archived from 3505:(in Arabic). 14 August 2013. Archived from 3229: 2889:عشرات الآلاف وقعوا على وثيقة "عاصفة التمرد" 2541: 2360: 2308:"Bahrain raises alarm over rising violence" 2028: 781:who is also jailed delivered a message via 4334: 4327: 4313: 4281: 4236: 4198: 4026: 4014: 2860: 2633: 2182: 1767: 748:Soon after Tamarod's first statement, the 328: 321: 307: 4870:(International figures appointed by King) 4867:Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry 4797: 4121: 3433:"Bahrain shops warned over protest calls" 2673:International Federation for Human Rights 2497:(in Arabic). 29 July 2013. Archived from 2160:(in Arabic). 26 July 2013. Archived from 2101:(in Arabic). 14 July 2013. Archived from 1863: 1250:dispatching a large number of mercenaries 1126:who treated their wounds," he added. The 999:deteriorated" during the previous weeks. 822:National Democratic Action Society (Waad) 661:International Federation for Human Rights 452:Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry 3706: 2460: 666: 624: 115:'s (the ruling family) monopoly on power 4213:"Tamarod movements without a direction" 4211:Hasan Tariq Al Hasan (15 August 2013). 3261:. Amnesty International. 13 August 2013 2965: 2833:. Amnesty International. 13 August 2013 2831:"Bahrain activist arrested and charged" 1789: 1787: 5005: 3750:Gianluca Mezzofiore (14 August 2013). 3599:Rahul Radhakrishnan (14 August 2013). 3185:. Agence France-Presse. 14 August 2013 3126:. Agence France-Presse. 13 August 2013 2863:"Bahrain clamps down on citizen media" 2795: 2793: 2762: 2760: 2575: 2573: 2571: 2569: 2554:. Amnesty International. 7 August 2013 2269: 2267: 2207: 2205: 1827:Elizabeth Dickinson (15 August 2013). 1699: 1697: 1695: 1693: 1165:presence in the area, especially near 852:Bahrain Centre for Human Rights (BCHR) 750:Haq Movement for Liberty and Democracy 521:, was a three-day protest campaign in 517:, "Bahrain Rebellion"), also known as 4308: 4291:from the original on 15 November 2021 4071:دعوة ‘تمرد’ تجدد ثورة البحرين المنسية 4040:"Bahrain shrugs off protest concerns" 3914: 2580:Gianluca Mezzofiore (9 August 2013). 2430: 2428: 2426: 1859: 1857: 1855: 1853: 1851: 1664: 1662: 1660: 1594: 1592: 1520: 1518: 1516: 1514: 1512: 1481: 1479: 302: 4983: 4529:Nationalist Democratic Rally Society 4092: 3716:Saqid al-Halwachi (16 August 2013). 3282:"Dispatches: Bahrain under Lockdown" 3280:Nicholas McGeehan (13 August 2013). 2278:. Yourmiddleeast.com. Archived from 2212:Alexandra Schuster (7 August 2013). 2016:. Agence France-Presse. 14 July 2013 1784: 1559: 1557: 1555: 4249:Jameel al-Mahari (16 August 2013). 2994:Hussain al-Wasti (11 August 2013). 2790: 2757: 2649:. Human Rights Watch. 1 August 2013 2566: 2513: 2264: 2202: 2176: 1690: 502: 262:Hundreds to thousands of protesters 13: 4875:Human Price of Freedom and Justice 4524:National Democratic Action Society 4099:Marc Owen Jones (14 August 2013). 3336:"Navy Shrugs Off Bahrain Protests" 3334:Hendrick Simoes (14 August 2013). 3327: 3074: 2966:Elwazer, Schams (13 August 2013). 2687: 2423: 1848: 1657: 1607:Is "Bahrain Tamarod" storm coming? 1589: 1509: 1476: 966:World Organization Against Torture 14: 5054: 4176:Henry Ridgwell (15 August 2013). 3868:البحرين: قوات الأمن تحاصر المنامة 2520:Husain Abdulla (12 August 2013). 2274:Marc Owen Jones (7 August 2012). 2065:Angus McDowall (10 August 2013). 1552: 1537:. Translated by Sahar Ghoussoub. 718:including the call for a gradual 358:Saudi-led intervention in Bahrain 4982: 4971: 4970: 4822:Zakariya Rashid Hassan al-Ashiri 4392: 4148:Ala'a Shehabi (14 August 2013). 3805:Malik Abdulla (15 August 2013). 3776:Ali al-Mosawi (15 August 2013). 2774:. 13 August 2013. Archived from 2694:Phoebe Bierly (13 August 2013). 1669:Josh Shahryar (11 August 2013). 1525:Hamad I Mohammed (5 July 2013). 50: – 16 August 2013 4242: 4204: 4169: 4150:"Bahrain's sovereign hypocrisy" 4141: 4115: 4058: 3975: 3942: 3858: 3769: 3644: 3552: 3425: 3273: 3251: 3223: 3138: 3110: 3046: 3018: 2987: 2959: 2908: 2880: 2823: 2807:. 9 August 2013. 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Al Jazeera. 22 August 2013. 3866:"As Safir Newspaper Archives" 3230:Habib Toumi (13 August 2013). 1424: 1151:where protests were expected. 1133:Naval Support Activity Bahrain 744:Events leading to the protests 1: 4957:Bahrain: Shouting in the Dark 4741:Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa 2861:Amira Asad (15 August 2013). 2306:Reem Khalifa (28 July 2013). 2185:"Voices: Bahrain's Lost Boys" 1768:Ali Khalil (13 August 2013). 1676:The Christian Science Monitor 1602:هل ستهب عاصفة "تمرد البحرين"؟ 1413: 1116:Information Affairs Authority 1009:Bahrain International Airport 733:The Christian Science Monitor 620: 225:Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa 5023:Aftermath of the Arab Spring 4122:Ken Hanly (14 August 2013). 3756:International Business Times 2947:. Al Jazeera. 11 August 2013 2587:International Business Times 2527:U.S. News & World Report 2402:. June 2012. pp. 23–4. 2183:Chloe Kems (8 August 2013). 1458:"Bahrain profile (Timeline)" 1311: 1159: 979: 863:Parliament emergency session 598:dispersed without injuries. 568:. Despite outcries from the 7: 4784:Destruction of Shia mosques 4753:Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa 4747:Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa 4555:Shabeeba Society of Bahrain 4550:February 14 Youth Coalition 4419:March of loyalty to martyrs 3930:(in Arabic). 17 August 2013 3877:(in Arabic). 17 August 2013 3846:(in Arabic). 15 August 2013 3154:(in Arabic). 13 August 2013 2522:"Bahrain's Lonely Struggle" 2131:. 16 August 2013. p. 2 1370:political violence in Egypt 1337: 1308:was taken by an ambulance. 1154: 1098:Reactions prior to protests 754:February 14 Youth Coalition 513: 388:March of loyalty to martyrs 383:Death of Abdulredha Buhmaid 267:Hundreds of security forces 236:Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa 173:February 14 Youth Coalition 10: 5059: 4044:United Press International 3059:United Press International 2896:(in Arabic). 8 August 2013 2125:"Female activist detained" 1248:accused the government of 1225:Agence France-Presse (AFP) 1084:armored personnel carriers 799:Ministry of Interior (MoI) 636: 373:Death of Fadhel Al-Matrook 176:Anti-government protesters 170:Bahrain Rebellion Movement 4966: 4933: 4895:1990s uprising in Bahrain 4885: 4854: 4766: 4727: 4676: 4582: 4567: 4542: 4511: 4487: 4472: 4429:Bahrain national dialogue 4401: 4390: 4356: 4342: 3034:(in Arabic). 22 July 2013 2772:Reporters Without Borders 2461:Bill Law (31 July 2013). 1939:(in Arabic). 16 July 2013 1368:Ken Hanly wrote that the 1139:ordered sailors to avoid 1137:United States Fifth Fleet 1106:demonstration by jailing 1103:Reporters Without Borders 1092:Al Asalah Islamic Society 1071:Bahrain News Agency (BNA) 671:Inspired by the Egyptian 338: 289: 281: 276: 256: 251: 230:Prime Minister of Bahrain 201: 196: 164: 159: 137: 119: 104: 61: 38: 31:Part of aftermath of the 30: 25: 4946:Bahrain American Council 4735:Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa 4499:Bahrain Freedom Movement 4251: 4070: 3984: 3951: 3922: 3867: 3838: 3807: 3778: 3718: 3561: 3497: 3146: 3026: 2996: 2888: 2489: 2152: 2093: 1931: 1601: 1348:Bahrain Freedom Movement 1319:Human Rights First (HRF) 1067:Gulf Cooperation Council 873:Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa 688:Bahrain Independence Day 527:Bahrain Independence Day 457:2012 Grand Prix protests 442:Death of Ahmed al-Qattan 214:Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa 42:14 August 2013 4915:Human rights in Bahrain 4789:2011 Bahrain Grand Prix 4774:International reactions 651:, as part of the wider 241:Crown prince of Bahrain 108:Human rights violations 4807:Ali Abdulhadi Mushaima 4504:Islamic Action Society 4336:2011 Bahraini uprising 1801:Bloomberg Businessweek 1772:. Agence France-Presse 1063:Peninsula Shield Force 1013:prisoner of conscience 919: 809: 639:2011 Bahraini uprising 634: 447:Death of Ali al-Sheikh 331:2011 Bahraini uprising 33:2011 Bahraini uprising 5043:Rebellions in Bahrain 4905:Corruption in Bahrain 4837:Ahmed Jaber al-Qattan 2245:"My Parents' Bahrain" 2129:Amnesty International 954:Amnesty International 914: 850:, the acting head of 804: 710:In an interview with 667:Calls for a rebellion 628: 611:freedom of expression 574:Amnesty International 368:Death of Ali Mushaima 89:26.02750°N 50.55000°E 4589:Abdulhadi al-Khawaja 4434:Health worker trials 4252:"14 أغسطس" يمر بسلام 3284:. Human Rights Watch 1495:Agence France-Presse 1346:of the London-based 818:opposition societies 779:Abdulhadi al-Khawaja 437:Health worker trials 186:Ministry of Interior 5038:Protests in Bahrain 4832:Ali Jawad al-Sheikh 4634:Mohammed al-Maskati 4459:Arrest of Ali Hasan 2037:Matar Ebrahim Matar 1570:The Philippine Star 1384:Organized Hypocrisy 1145:Bahrain City Centre 896:Minister of Justice 834:freedom of assembly 816:Wefaq added. Other 794:quoted him saying. 783:Mohammed al-Maskati 519:August 14 Rebellion 514:tamarrud al-Baḥrayn 462:Arrest of Ali Hasan 110:Political stalement 85: /  4925:Torture in Bahrain 4910:History of Bahrain 4817:Abdulredha Buhmaid 4755:(Foreign minister) 4684:Abdulwahab Hussain 4424:Saudi Intervention 4180:. Voice of America 3473:. Associated Press 3378:. Associated Press 3084:(13 August 2013). 2805:Human Rights First 2400:Human Rights Watch 2243:(12 August 2013). 2039:(12 August 2013). 1991:on 6 December 2013 1867:(13 August 2013). 1749:. Associated Press 1575:Xinhua News Agency 1528:"Is Bahrain Next?" 1438:. 17 February 2011 1380:Stephen D. 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Index

2011 Bahraini uprising
Bahrain
26°01′39″N 50°33′00″E / 26.02750°N 50.55000°E / 26.02750; 50.55000
Al Khalifa
Self-determination
Freedom
Democracy
Civil resistance
Civil disobedience
Demonstrations
General strikes
February 14 Youth Coalition
Bahrain government
Ministry of Interior
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
King of Bahrain
Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa
Prime Minister of Bahrain
Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
Crown prince of Bahrain
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2011 Bahraini uprising
Background
Timeline
Saudi-led intervention in Bahrain
Day of Rage
Death of Ali Mushaima
Death of Fadhel Al-Matrook

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