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Trial of Bahraini Medics is Still Flawed, Says PHR
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) today called the trial of Bahraini medics accused of overthrowing the regime and other felonies “severely flawed.” Despite allegations that the doctors’ confessions were obtained through torture, the prosecutor refused to confirm that he will drop the doctors’ confessions during today’s trial.
Bahrain resumes retrial of convicted medics
A top official from Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) said on Sunday that he was barred from entering Bahrain to attend the trial. Richard Sollom, deputy director of the US-based organisation, told Al Jazeera that the country's ministry of human rights and social development had rejected his entry after he arrived at Manama's airport.
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Bahrain court overturns two death sentences
The court of cassation in Bahrain has overturned a ruling by the court of appeals that had sentenced two Bahraini anti-government protesters to execution. Monday's decision will require the court of appeals to re-examine the case and issue a new verdict for the two protesters earlier sentenced to death, and five others who had been sentenced to life in prison.
Cambridge rights activist denied entry into Bahrain
Bahraini border authorities have refused entry to Cambridge human rights activist Richard Sollom, who was scheduled to visit the country to witness the appellate court trials of medics who helped protesters during last spring’s uprising.
US rights activist denied entry into Bahrain
An American human rights activist, who intended to observe a protest-related trial in Bahrain, was denied entry into the Gulf kingdom on Sunday despite authorities' pledge of transparency.
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