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In February, a teacher was convicted for refusing to work during a strike. GFBTU also estimates over 14,500 without work because of layoffs. Most are politically related.
Reinstated workers are forced to sign contracts pledging no future involvement in political or civil society activities. They also received lower positions, weren't compensated for time lost, were deprived of leaves, and got salary cuts.
Individuals and companies responsible for state ordered sackings weren't held accountable.
Student Dismissals and Suspension of Scholarships
Over 140 students received show trials. Thirty-seven got one year in prison, another 37 six months, 14 fined 200 Bahraini Dinars, 32 assessed 500 Bahraini Dinars, and 22 found innocent.
Prison sentences have yet to be enforced. Six students are still detained. Military courts sentenced them to 15 years plus fines for participating in an unauthorized event. Although most weren't involved, they're still imprisoned. All were tortured to extract false confessions.
Students continue to be targeted. Earlier in March, 20 school girls were suspended for one week for "chanting political slogans."
Show Trials
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