Bahrain Opposition Leader Cleared of Charges Set Free


Khalil al-Marzouq of Al Wefaq speaks during an anti-government rally organized by his party in the village of SaarJNN 26 June 2014 Manama : A court in Manama on Wednesday acquitted prominent Bahraini opposition figure Khalil al-Marzouq on charges of inciting terrorism, a judicial source said. Continue reading

Drunken Saudi Prince Kills Young Man in Riyadh


Turki bin Faisal Al Saud Killed Adel MuhmmadJNN 18 Dec 2012 Riyadh : Turki bin Faisal Al Saud shot at a young man, named Adel al-Mohaimed, and his friend and killed al-Mohaimed, Iran’s Arabic-language news network, Al-Alam reported on SaturdayContinue reading

Bahrain Human rights activist beaten by police


MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — A lawyer for a prominent human rights activist in Bahrain says his client has been hospitalized after a beating by police at an anti-government protest.

Nabeel Rajab is the president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights. His lawyer, Mohammed al-Jishi, says the activist was “beaten brutally” by members of the security forces during a rally on Friday in the capital, Manama. Continue reading