Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society - English

10/05/2016

Al Musawi: Int’l Community and Rights NGOs All Agreed BICI Recommendations Have Not Been Implemented

http://alwefaq.net/cmsen/2016/05/10/45306/

The following is a translation of comments made by Al Wefaq’s Head of Liberties and Human Rights Department. Everybody, except the Bahraini Government, agree that the recommendations concluded in the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI) report -also known as the Bassiouni report- have n...

02/05/2016

the state that deprives its citizens from jobs!


http://alwefaq.net/cmsen/2016/05/01/45299/

On Labor Day, the Civil Society and Unions Unit in Al Wefaq greets Bahraini and immigrant workers in Bahrain whishing our country a prosperous and peaceful future. As the world celebrates May Day by defending the rights of all workers, we remember the Bahraini workers who have been dismissed from th…

24/11/2015

36 Bahraini receive 429 years in prison, 13 stripped of citizenship http://alwefaq.net/cmsen/?p=45058

The Bahraini courts issued, on Monday, sentences against 36 citizens that amounted to 429 years in prison. A court sentenced 3 citizens to 15 years in prison and handed 10 others 10 year sentences, all with a case of political background. In a separate one, also related to the political unrest in th…

24/11/2015

: Continues to Use Torture Against Detainees http://alwefaq.net/cmsen/?p=45052

Human Rights Watch newly released report: “The Blood of People Who Don’t Cooperate”, revealed testimonies of victims of torture in Bahrain. The report said all interviewed victims “said security officers had physically assaulted them. Several described being subjected to electric shocks; suspension…

20/10/2015

regime forces attack citizens in Malkiya area who protested removal of religious manifestations

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“ regime forces attack citizens in Malkiya area who protested removal of religious manifestations ”

20/10/2015

http://alwefaq.net/cmsen/2015/10/18/44971/

Religious places in the areas of Demistan and Alhamala, in Bahrain, were attacked by gunmen on Friday 16th Oct. The attack comes as Shia Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussain. Al Wefaq stresses that such incidents indicate the existence of armed terror forces who ar…

31/07/2015

Sheikh Sangoor: violence is against the religious values of this people

31/07/2015

Sheikh Sangoor : the people will never ever take violent paths to reach their legitimate demands

31/07/2015

Sheikh Sangoor: the people will never ever abandon their legitimate demands as they are essential demands

30/07/2015

Bahraini authorities must respect when investigating Sitra bombing https://t.co/i6SQWUqp9O

Amnesty International has today called on the Bahraini authorities to ensure those arrested in connection to a recent bombing are not subjected to acts of torture and other ill-treatment while in custody.

30/07/2015

stresses commitment to peaceful movement and political dialogue
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Al Wefaq stresses commitment to peaceful movement and political dialogue    in English Section, Slides en July 30, 2015 Al Wefaq National Islamic Society said the peaceful popular movement in Bahrain is a national and patriotic one which stems from a pressing national need to exit the political and…

30/07/2015

Home raids, arrests and collective punishment in http://t.co/aCDru266j8

Home raids, arrests and collective punishment in Sitra in English Section, Slides en July 28, 2015 Al Wefaq National Islamic Society said what is happening in Sitra island in the Bahraini Capital Manama is an organized collective punishment. Security forces are carrying out house raids and arrests a…