Bahrain cracks down on Shiites ahead of Muharram

Bahraini authorities detain 20 religious figures and prevent others from leading Ashura mourning processions.

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Bahrain (Duraz)

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Monday, 15 June 2026 at 15:04 UTC

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Bahraini security forces detained 15 Husayni preachers and 5 religious leaders during the Ashura season. Authorities also threatened dozens of other preachers and prevented them from participating in mourning gatherings. Specific individuals barred from Ashura processions include Yusuf Al-Qasab, Hussein Asadi, Sayed Jalal Al-Baladi, and several others. This crackdown expands on earlier arrests of Shiite community leaders ahead of Muharram.

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5d agoEnemy Watch — Official

New details added: 15 Husayni preachers and 5 religious leaders detained; list of 9 individuals prevented from participating in Ashura processions; specific mention of preachers Abdul Jabbar Al-Darazi and Kamel Ashour being barred.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-81053cycle Monday, 15 June 2026 at 15:04 UTC · first reported 5d ago