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Rights demands ‘are misleading’
Human rights campaigners demanding compensation for alleged abuses are misleading international watchdogs, says a leading Bahraini figure. The violent protests of the 1990s were criminal and any compensation should go to innocent people who were hurt, says MP Jassim Al Saeedi. He met with visiting international human rights activists, visiting Bahrain for a conference on [...]
Full StoryPlea to visit demo eight in prison
A human rights organisation is seeking permission to visit eight Bahrainis charged with unlicensed gathering and damaging public property, in connection with alleged acts of arson and sabotage in the Al Daih and Bani Jamra areas. The Bahrain Human Rights Society (BHRS) wants to talk to the eight men and inspect the conditions they are [...]
Full StoryHelpline talk show to focus on sex education
Sex education will be the latest taboo topic to be discussed by Helpline in an upcoming talk show. Organisers are planning to hold the discussion on May 8 from 8pm at the Bahrain Carlton Hotel, in Adliya. “This is a much-hushed up topic in schools,” said Helpline founding member Vani Krishnan. “Often the sex education [...]
Full StoryCredit cards in demand
Credit card use grew by 17.6 per cent last year compared to the previous year, according to a survey conducted by the Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA).Total outstanding debt also rose by 15.9pc to BD77.9 million last year, from BD67.2m in 2004. The survey, conducted by BMA’s Financial Stability Directorate, shows that the number of people [...]
Full StoryCustody case put off again
A custody battle over a Bahraini toddler was once again adjourned at the Sharia Court yesterday, two years after the first case was filed in Kuwait. The absence of the Sharia Court judge, who has been presiding over the case in Bahrain, yesterday led to another judge adjourning the hearing to May 13. Filipina Lecita [...]
Full StoryVigil for cruise boat tragedy victims sparks controversy
A candlelit vigil, held to pay tribute to the victims of the Al Dana boat tragedy, has sparked a controversy in Bahrain after Salafist MP Shaikh Adel Al Mouawda condemned it as a peculiar activity that is not condoned by Islam. “The practice of holding a candlelit vigil is totally inappropriate and must be boycotted [...]
Full StoryHip-Hopping Big Time in Bahrain
As a DJ for 50 Cent, I have been able to travel the world. Most recently we toured countries like Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and Thailand. As the tour came to end, 50 Cent went to Morocco to start on his new movie with Samuel L. Jackson and I began my own tour, the “Sada [...]
Full StoryMPs want Islamic law to curb crime
A Bahraini MP yesterday called for the gradual introduction of Sharia (Islamic) law to deal with all criminals. Another claimed that thieves should have their hands chopped off because “God ordered us to do so”. However, one described the punishment as unfair if adulterers are not stoned. The comments were made in parliament yesterday as [...]
Full StoryMan beats up wife, but spared for lack of proof
The Lower Court yesterday found a Bahraini husband not guilty for beating his wife. According to information presented by the Public Prosecutor, the man used to beat up his wife for more than one year. The woman would go to her father to complain. But the father would advise her to respect her husband and [...]
Full StoryNew blueprint for Bahrain’s youngsters on way
A comprehensive new blueprint to enable Bahrain’s youngsters to take a leading role in society is being reviewed. Experts from various fields will be involved in the project to prepare young people for a democratic way of life as they hold the kingdom’s key to the future, said His Majesty King Hamad. Calling them the [...]
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