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January 21, 2015

Bahrain: Human Rights Activist Nabeel Rajab Sentenced to 6 Months 
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In Bahrain, human rights activist Nabeel Rajab has been sentenced to six
months in prison for insulting the government on Twitter. Rajab remains
free on bail as he appeals. Last May, Rajab was released from prison
after two years for charges including taking part in illegal protests.
Click here to watch our interview with him in June 2014.

 

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