Bahrain

Bahrain activist Maryam al-Khawaja denied boarding on UK to Manama flight
Activist says she wants to meet her jailed father Abdulhadi al-Khawaja who is currently on hunger strike.
Published On 15 Sep 2023
Map: Which MENA countries have diplomatic ties with Israel?
Following the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, five Arab states in total have diplomatic ties with Israel.
Published On 15 Sep 2023
Bahrain prisoners suspend weeks-long mass hunger strike
Suspension of the strike comes before the crown prince’s visit to the US, and as Bahrain vows to improve conditions.
Published On 12 Sep 2023
Israel opens new embassy in Bahrain, agrees to boost trade relations
Israel and Bahrain continue to strengthen ties, after they were established in 2020 as part of the Abraham Accords.
Published On 4 Sep 2023

Advocates say that prisoners are protesting against dire conditions – and that the government’s reforms are not enough.

As the war enters its 542nd day, these are the main developments.

Bahrain prison inmates are taking part in a hunger strike over conditions in Jaw prison, activists and authorities say.

And a shark attack in Egypt, Gaddafi’s fifth son on hunger strike in Lebanon. Here’s the Middle East this week.

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Government did not specify the groups the men were associated with, but said they had been planning to launch attacks.

The Gulf nation has ended a year-and-a-half-long impasse as it looks to strengthen ‘fraternal relations’ with Lebanon.

The Gulf countries announced a restoration of ties in April, resolving a dispute dating back to 2017.

As the war enters its 437th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Qatar and Bahrain both say they want to ‘enhance the Gulf unity and integration’ after years of discord.

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