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Continuation of "Espionage" Trials in Bahrain

Continuation of "Espionage" Trials in Bahrain

The Bahraini authorities are continuing their security crackdown, with recent months witnessing harsh sentences targeting several citizens, amid human rights criticisms describing these measures as "political and malicious."

Key Trials:

Life Sentences:** During May and June 2026, the Bahraini judiciary issued life imprisonment sentences against 7 citizens (3 on May 12 and 4 on June 30) on charges of "collaborating with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)." The authorities have only referred to them under general charges without officially disclosing their names.

▪️ The Case of Photographer Sayed Baqer Al-Kamel: On April 28, 2026, a 10-year prison sentence was issued against independent photographer "Sayed Baqer Al-Kamel" on charges of filming and publishing footage of a fire in the "Seef" area resulting from an Iranian missile strike.

▪️ Death in Custody: The death of prisoner Sayed Mohammad Al-Mousawi (32 years old) in late March; investigations acknowledged that he was subjected to physical assault by security forces.

These rulings come amid escalating regional tensions and widespread condemnation from opposition platforms, which view these trials as a continuation of security crackdown policies and an instrument to exert political pressure against opponents of the authorities' stance.