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On February 14, Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights' Naji Fateel was arrested along with BCHR's director Nabeel Rajab. Sham trials ended in convictions. Up to 300 hunger struck for justice.
Religious Discrimination
Thirty-five Shia mosques were destroyed. Rebuilding began in only five. Those involved are being penalized. Religious processions are attacked. People are being tear gassed for praying on demolished mosque land.
Residents trying to rebuild are attacked and prevented. Demolitions follow partial rebuilding efforts.
Kidnappings
At least 100 cases are documented. Another 150 are believed to have occurred. The latest incident happened on March 21. Others can follow any time. Typically they include beatings, torture, sexual assault, knife wounds, rape, burns, theft, and threats to cooperate as informers.
Sackings
In March 2011, dismissals began. Others were suspended without pay. As of early March, the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU) estimates 1,776 fired or suspended government and private sector workers, including 46 trade unionists.
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