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Sheikh Qassim’s verdict, mockery of justice

In this photo taken on Nov 21, 2014, Sheikh Isa Qassim, Bahrain's top Shia Muslim cleric, speaks during midday prayers Friday, in the village of Diraz, Bahrain. (Photo by AP)

Saeed Shahabi, a political analyst and Bahraini activist, says the verdict against Shia cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim is a “mockery of justice”, adding that it will be mentioned as one of the “bleakest moments” in Bahrain’s recent history.

“It is a sad day that religion is being persecuted, it is being attacked by the tribal establishment. The attack on Sheikh Issa, the attack on his religion, on his faith, on the property that he is a guardian of for religious purposes is yet another criminal act by this dictatorial government,” Shahabi told Press TV in an interview on Sunday.  

 


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