A prominent Sunni opposition leader in Bahrain pleaded not guilty Monday at the opening of his new trial for "promoting political change through forceful means," judicial sources in Manama said.Sharif, who headed the secular Waed party, was freed on June 19 after spending four years in jail over his involvement in 2011 Shiite-led anti-government protests.Sharif played a prominent role in the monthlong protests in 2011 and was later among a group of 20 activists tried Read more [...]

Addressing the Higher Criminal Court, Ibrahim Sharif said the charges against him were based on "assumptions" and not facts. Sharif, who headed the secular Waed party, was freed on June 19 after spending four years in jail over his involvement in 2011 Shiite-led anti-government protests. But he was re-arrested three weeks later for "violating the law". The activist is accused of promoting "violent disorder" in a "direct attempt to undermine stability in the kingdom and overthrow the regime", Read more [...]

Manama, Aug 24 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received US Ambassador to Bahrain William Roebuck, accompanied by Vice Admiral John Miller, Commander US Naval Forces Central Command, US 5th Fleet, marking the completion of his tenure in Bahrain, and his successor, Admiral Kevin Donegan. HM the King praised the deep-rooted relations between the two countries in all fields, Read more [...]