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March 15, 2016

Bahrain: Police Detain Activist and Her 1-Year-Old Son
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In Bahrain, police have detained a leading human rights activist and her
one-year-old son. Zainab Alkhawaja is the daughter of longtime activist
Abdulhadi Alkhawaja, who is imprisoned under a life sentence. Zainab's
arrest came on the fifth anniversary of a violent crackdown on the Arab
Spring uprising by the Shiite majority against the Sunni monarchy in
Bahrain. Human rights groups have called for her immediate release.
Bahrain is a close U.S. ally, home to the Navy's Fifth Fleet.
Topics:Bahrain

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