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Violence marks Bahrain revolt anniversary
Bahraini security forces fire tear gas and stun grenades as protesters mark the first anniversary of an uprising that was crushed by military force.
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Bloody clashes on Bahrain uprising anniversary
Scores of mainly Shi’ite demonstrators in Manama are arrested in Bahrain as security forces crack down on protests marking the first anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising in the Gulf nation.
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Bahrain crushed unrest with ‘excessive force’ says report
An official inquiry into the unrest that killed 35 finds that security forces used widespread torture. But the report doesn’t go far enough, a human rights activist tells Channel 4 News.
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Doctor jailed in Bahrain claims he was tortured
A Bahraini doctor sentenced to 15 years in prison after treating an injured demonstrator tells Channel 4 News he was tortured after witnessing “the most atrocious attacks on innocent protesters”.
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Bahrain doctors sentenced to 15 years
Twenty doctors have been jailed for stealing medicine and stockpiling weapons during unrest in Bahrain this year. They have denied the charges.
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Bahrain ‘dialogue’ fails to sway opposition
The King of Bahrain hails a ‘national dialogue’ as a way to reconcile a country torn by sectarian divisions – but its largest opposition party has not yet confirmed whether it will take part.
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Life sentences for Bahrain opposition activists
Eight opposition leaders are sentenced to life in prison in Bahrain. Human rights groups tell Channel 4 News the defendants were tortured and that the trials are “a travesty of justice”.
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Bahrain Grand Prix will not go ahead, says Ecclestone
This season’s grand prix in Bahrain, where there has been political unrest since February, will not go ahead after Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone admitted it could not be rescheduled.
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Bahrain’s F1 Grand Prix given green light
The world motor racing body agrees to reinstate Bahrain in the Formula One circuit later in the year, despite a heavy crackdown on opposition protests during 11 weeks of martial law.
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Bahrain destroys symbolic Pearl Square statue
As part of it’s crackdown on pro-democracy protests, the Bahrani army has demolished the statue in Pearl Roundabout that has been a rallying point for demonstrators.
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Bahrain: forces ‘cleanse’ Pearl Roundabout protests
Three policeman and at least two protesters are reported to have been killed as Government troops clear demonstrators camped out at Manama’s Pearl Roundabout in Bahrain.
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Bahrain crisis: ‘Saudi soldier and protester shot dead’
Twelve days ago, Bahrain’s protesters said they would ask for help from Iran if Saudi soldiers entered the country. Will Tehran intervene? Not likely, an expert on Iran tells Channel 4 News.
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Bahrain set for talks as calm returns
Bahrain’s opposition draws up a list of demands, including prisoner releases and a cabinet change, ahead of peace talks with the Crown Prince today.
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Bahrain set for talks as calm returns
Bahrain’s opposition draws up a list of demands, including prisoner releases and a cabinet change, ahead of peace talks with the Crown Prince today.
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Bahrain: protesters jubilant as forces called off
Thousands of anti-government protesters swarm into Pearl Square as Bahrain’s police and armed forces withdraw, following the rejection of King Hamad’s call for peace talks by the Shi’ite opposition.