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Bahrain forces attack mourning Shia inmates in Jaw prison
[Iran Press TV] Bahraini regime forces have reportedly attacked dozens of Shia inmates at Jaw prison as the ruling Al Khalifah regime presses ahead with its heavy-handed crackdown against prominent figures and followers of the majority religious community in the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom.The prisoners were marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (PTUI!) -- the ninth Shia Imam, who died on the 29th day of the lunar calendar month of Dhul Qa’dah more than 12 centuries ago -- on Tuesday evening, when prison guards stormed into Building 14 of the detention facility and started beating the mourners, Arabic-language Lualua television network reported. Posted by: Fred 2017-08-24 |
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