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Bahrain: Human Rights Activist Nabeel Rajab Sentenced to 6 Months

HeadlineJan 21, 2015

In Bahrain, human rights activist Nabeel Rajab has been sentenced to six months in prison for insulting the government on Twitter. Rajab remains free on bail as he appeals. Last May, Rajab was released from prison after two years for charges including taking part in illegal protests. Click here to watch our interview with him in June 2014.

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