New protests have been held in Bahrain against the ruling monarchy’s oppressive policies, especially its ill-treatment of a prominent Shia cleric.

Bahraini activists have called for mass protests in solidarity with Sheikh Isa Qassim, whose health condition has seriously deteriorated under house arrest.

The prominent cleric is a leading figure in Bahrain’s uprising against the ruling Al Khalifah dynasty. He’s in his late 70s and needs urgent medical treatment.

Two Bahraini rights groups have warned that the life of Bahraini Shia cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim is in danger, a year after the top spiritual leader was placed under house arrest.

Iran urges immediate lifting of a siege on the house of top Bahraini cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim.

People across Bahrain take to the streets in support of Shia cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim, whose health has rapidly deteriorated.

Bahraini activists say top Shia cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim’s health is worsening as he has been under a virtual house arrest since June 2016.

Bahraini regime forces have attacked dozens of Shia Muslims commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Protesters on Saturday took to the streets on the Sitra island in eastern Bahrain, including the Eker area, the village of Sanabis in the capital Manama’s countryside, and the northern village of Abu Saiba.

A Bahraini rights group says the ruling Al Khalifah regime is heading towards further violations of human rights.