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Bahrain’s Nabeel Rajab to face trial for tweets

Sunday, 26 June 2016 8:15 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 26 June 2016 8:15 PM ]

A file photo of prominent Bahraini rights activist Nabeel Rajab

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The lawyer of Nabeel Rajab, a prominent Bahraini rights activist says his client is to stand trial for criticizing the Manama regime’s involvement in the Saudi war on Yemen.
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Dozens of Palestinians go on hunger strike in solidarity with their fellow prisoner, Bilal Kayed who is under Israel’s so-called administrative detention. We’ll have a report.
Britain’s Labour Party is in turmoil following the resignation of six shadow ministers in the wake of the Brexit.
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