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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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In Bahrain, Political Prisoners Are Still Under Torture, Medical Neglect
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In Bahrain, Political Prisoners Are Still Under Torture, Medical Neglect

Thursday 11 May 2023
The political prisoners and rights groups in Bahrain complain about systemic torture and medical negligence. Alwaght- Bahraini human rights activist Ebtisam al-Saegh revealed that as parts of pressures on the political prisoners, the authorities of Jau Prison insult the imprisoned opposition figures ...
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Bahrain’s Nabih Saleh Island, a Showcase of Ruling Family’s Counter-development Policy
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Bahrain’s Nabih Saleh Island, a Showcase of Ruling Family’s Counter-development Policy

Tuesday 4 July 2023 ،
The island is subjected to an abusive policy that expropriates lands from locals. Alwaght- There is many small and big islands in Persian Gulf that give it unique ecosystem features. Nowadays, in addition to fishing industry, islands have an important role in imports and exports, navigation, and tou ...
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Bahrainis Rally in Solidarity with Hunger Striking Inmates, Demand Their Release
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Bahrainis Rally in Solidarity with Hunger Striking Inmates, Demand Their Release

Saturday 19 August 2023 ،
Bahraini Protesters have taken to the streets to show solidarity with hunger-striking prisoners at the notorious Jau Prison and call for their immediate release, as the ruling Al Khalifah regime continues its clampdown on dissent. Alwaght- Bahraini Protesters have taken to the streets to show solida ...
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Top Bahraini Cleric Condemns Opening of Israeli Embassy in Manama
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Top Bahraini Cleric Condemns Opening of Israeli Embassy in Manama

Sunday 10 September 2023 ،
Spiritual leader of Bahrain’s Shiites Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim denounced the ruling Al Khalifah regime for allowing Israel to open a new embassy in the capital Manama, warning that the step is in line with the destructive and unconstructive role that the Tel Avic regime plays in the region. ...
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What Are Washington’s Worries And Aims behind Security Pact with Bahrain?
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What Are Washington’s Worries And Aims behind Security Pact with Bahrain?

Sunday 17 September 2023 ،
The US appears to reassuring its allies that protection to them continues, despite erosion of confidence in Washington. Alwaght- Seeing its hegemony heavily shaky, the US is as always laying its fingers on Arab countries’ weakness to keep its allies at the Western camp. To this end, the US Sec ...
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Bahraini Regime Arrested Female Activist over Live Coverage of Arbaeen
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Bahraini Regime Arrested Female Activist over Live Coverage of Arbaeen

Monday 18 September 2023 ،
Bahraini regime arrested a female social media activist over participation in and live coverage of Arbaeen, an annual event that marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam of Shiite Muslims. Alwaght- Bahraini regime arrested a female social media activist ...
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Bahrain’s Al Khalifa Hands Stained with Yemeni People’s Blood
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Bahrain’s Al Khalifa Hands Stained with Yemeni People’s Blood

Sunday 1 October 2023 ،
Bahraini government offered support to Saudi-led coalition against Yemen since the beginning and continues its mission to date. Alwaght- For some time, regional and international efforts to find a comprehensive political solution to Yemen crisis have been stepped up, and even reports talk about tang ...
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Bahrain Crown Prince Condemns Hamas’ Al-Aqsa Storm Operation
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Bahrain Crown Prince Condemns Hamas’ Al-Aqsa Storm Operation

Saturday 18 November 2023 ،
Bahrain’s crown prince has strongly condemned Hamas’ resistance operation of October 7 that the movement staged in response to the Israeli regime’s decades-long campaign of bloodletting and devastation against Palestinians. Alwaght- Bahrain's crown prince has strongly condemned Hamas' resist ...
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Bahrain Royal Amnesty Decree and Challenge of Mending Ruling Family’s Image
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Bahrain Royal Amnesty Decree and Challenge of Mending Ruling Family’s Image

Friday 12 April 2024 ،
Bahraini king issued a decree releasing 1584 prisoners, but many agree demonstrative move cannot do much to help mend its image. Alwaght- According to official Bahraini media, the country's king issued on Monday a royal amnesty decree to 1,584 prisoners convinced for criminal and riot cases. The ...
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Iran and Bahrain Urge Islamic Nations to Stand United Against Division Tactics
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Iran and Bahrain Urge Islamic Nations to Stand United Against Division Tactics

Sunday 8 June 2025 ،
The Iranian president and the King of Bahrain called for strengthened Muslim unity and regional partnerships to resist the plots designed by adversaries of Islam ALWAGHT- Highlighting shared concerns, the Iranian president and the King of Bahrain called for strengthened Muslim unity and regional par ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.