Al-Wefaq Bahrain: Shiite Clerics Tortured in Secret Detention Centers

Bahrain’s Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society said in a statement that detained Shiite clerics in Bahrain have been subjected to severe human rights violations, torture, humiliation, and sectarian-motivated treatment in secret detention centers. At the same time, reports emerged of explosions in southern Iran, with one official saying four sites in Bushehr were targeted. In the aftermath of these events, Qatar intercepted Iranian missiles, and Britain also increased the number of police forces in areas targeted by Iran-backed attacks.

• Bahrain’s Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society said in a statement that Shiite clerics in Bahrain’s secret detention centers have been subjected to torture, humiliation, and sectarian-motivated treatment.
• The society described the actions taken against detained Shiite clerics as a grave human rights violation.
• The National (UAE) reported explosions in southern Iran.
• An official said four sites in Bushehr were targeted.
• Qatar intercepted Iranian missiles.
• Britain is increasing the number of police forces in areas targeted by Iran-backed attacks.
• The National (UAE) referred to the Gulf as being targeted.
• The National (UAE) described the attacks in British areas as "Iran-backed.". Coverage difference: ISNA focused on Bahrain’s Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society’s statement regarding human rights violations against Shiite clerics in Bahrain. In contrast, The National (UAE) covered reports of explosions in southern Iran, the targeting of four sites in Bushehr, Qatar’s interception of Iranian missiles, and Britain’s increase in police forces in areas targeted by Iran-backed attacks. The National (UAE) also referred to the Gulf as being targeted and described the attacks in Britain as "Iran-backed."