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Bahrain’s Al-Wefaq Condemns Government Intervention in Shia Religious Affairs

Bahrain’s opposition group Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society has strongly criticized a recent government decision to dissolve the Jaafari Endowments (Awqaf) institution and merge it into a council that the group says operates under the influence of the political authorities.
2026-06-03 11:31
Bahrain Intensifies Crackdown on Shia Citizens Ahead of Muharram

Bahraini authorities have reportedly intensified security measures and arrests in several Shiite-majority areas of the country ahead of the Islamic month of Muharram, according to local activists and community sources.
2026-06-03 11:15