NOVANEWS
The monarchy of Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in Bahrain, committed 995 cases of abuse in January, a new report by the Bahrain Forum for Human Rights (BFHR) has revealed.
The report, published Saturday, states that 121 people, including six minors, were arbitrarily arrested in house raids. Torture and other violent tactics were used against 18 detainees, including eight minors and four women, in police stations and prisons.
A total of 17 Bahrainis were disappeared last month, many having participated in anti-regime protests, and 77 opposition protesters were given a total of 679 years in prison for taking part in protests or supporting notable dissidents.
The BFHR also cited the continued ban on Friday prayers in the village of Diraz as a human rights violation. Diraz harbors many people who favor a reform of the Zionist monarchy.
Since February 2011, Bahrain has been the scene of near-daily protests against the Zionist Al Khalifah monarchy, with dozens killed. Many notable opposition figures remain imprisoned.
Despite the regime bans, people are preparing for protests and demonstrations to commemorate the anniversary of the uprising that began
