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16 Gulf Daily News Thursday, 14th March 2013 Protect youth before Hizbollah destroys them Hizbollah has murdered its way into power in Lebanon and has successfully infiltrated Bahrain. Hassan Nasrallah, born on August 31, 1960, travelled to Najaf in 1976. He defected from Amal Movement and was one of the major founders of Hizbollah in 1982. Upon his self-appointed position as secretary general in 1992, he explicitly announced: “We do not say we are part of Iran. We say we are Iran in Lebanon”. Is this the plan for Bahrain? As if dates are a coincidence with Hizbollah; the Cedar Revolution was a chain of demonstrations that took place after the assassination of Hariri on February 14, 2005, and the anti-Syria-regime coalition of political parties named 14th March alliance was founded. “Peaceful protesters” destroy fond memories through violence and brutality. The plan to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hariri’s death on February 14, 2015 with anarchy to overthrow the Bahrain government fortunately failed due to their haste caused by the Arab Spring. Human Rights groups continue to refer to protesters in Bahrain as a “peaceful movement” against a “suppressive and dictatorial Al Khalifa regime”. The government to this day tolerates the violence in hope that the youth will see the light. This sadly is not the case and no one should become complacent just because the GCC (Pearl) roundabout no longer exists and there is no physical occupation in any BSPCA set to host charity dog walk... CANINE owners have been urged to come out in force tomorrow for a charity dog walk. It is being hosted by the Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) and will feature a 4km walk for the more energetic animals, and a 2km walk for smaller pets. It will be held around the BSPCA’s Animal Welfare Centre (AWC) in Askar. The route will be marked out with water stops to ensure the canine participants can quench their thirst. Also, Purina – the BSPCA Cat House sponsor – will provide umbrellas as well as free Purina treats for each entrant. Prizes will be given out to participants that raise the most money through sponsorships including a Nokia phone, a Kodak digital camera, a funky watch, six months’ supply of Purina dog food, and a day of dog pampering at the Delmon Boarding Kennels among others. Registration fees cost BD10, and it will open at 9am, while the walk itself begins at 10.30am. People who do not have dogs, can take a shelter dog for a walk. To book animals from the BSPCA, call 17591231. part of the country. The minds of these Bahraini youth is occupied and it is imperative that steps are taken to de-radicalise them before the very people they trust (Hizbollah), destroy them. Hizbollah has been instrumental in controlling media presence – appearing as victims of a “brutal regime” to the world, whilst suspiciously financed NGOs highlight the plights of the “tortured, beaten and abused youth”. Nasrallah owns Al Manar TV channel, Iran owns over 40 news channels including Press TV, and if that is not enough, Hizbollah loyals are placed in international media to feed the world such as Reem Khalifa in AP, Nazih Saeed on France 24 and George Galloway on satellite channels. Under the tyrannical leadership of Nasrallah with support from despotic Khamenei of Iran, Hizbollah has effectively eliminated all their opponents including those fighting the same enemy to achieve complete supremacy in the terrorist world. Today Hizbollah has an army that the Lebanese army pussyfoots around and their lethal grip goes beyond Lebanon into Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and has infiltrated Bahrain. Human Rights Watch has urged for the release of “innocent prisoners”, but they By SALLY FROM SAAR n Mr Alauddin, standing, second from right, with the executive committee members of Tamil Manram in 1986 and, right, Mr Alauddin n AVIS and JAC Motors has become the emerald sponsor of the American Mission Hospital’s (AMH) 16th Island Classic Charity Golf Tournament. It has donated a car for the hospital’s community outreach programmes for a year. It will also present a luxury sedan JAC J5 to the first golfer scoring a holein-one. The three-day tournament will be held later this year. Above, at the presentation are, from left, AMH community and marketing fundraising senior manager Bahnaz Abbas, Avis and JAC Motors general manager Gowtham Sharma and deputy general manager Ruzbeh Engineer. US exam chance for medics AMA International University Bahrain College of Medicine has just recently been added to the list of medical schools under the International Medical Education Directory, through the Foundation for the Advancement of International Medical Education in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. This recent development in the College of Medicine will now enable its students and graduates to apply for the United States Medical licensing Examination (USMlE). Passing the USMlE is a requirement for foreign medical graduates to pursue clinical residency training programme and/or fellowship programmes in most medical institutions in the US. must explain why Hassan Mushaima, Nabeel Rajab, Maryam Al Khawaja, Abdulhadi Al Khawaja, Matar Matar, Ali Salman and Said Shehabi regularly visit the Hizbollah base in south Lebanon. These NGOs should question why Isa Qassim, the spiritual leader of Al Wefaq, was appointed by Khamenei. Hizbollah is not an opponent that can be effortlessly quashed. Some have become relaxed with the current situation, but 14 Feb militia is becoming more entrenched, with a dangerous strategic plan. It is time for the world and people living locally to sit up and take notice of an obvious threat that can only be eradicated by the removal of the masterminds and the violent youth from the streets of Bahrain. Hizbollah, for decades, has trained youth in guerilla methodology of blocking roads with burning tyres and use of weapons and home-made bombs. The very same tactics are used in Bahrain by “peaceful protesters”. The 14th Feb Coalition, the militia arm of political party Al Wefaq, wears a uniform that includes a balaclava with Molotov cocktails as weapons. Their sole purpose is to follow instructions from their leaders to disable the economy, transport and communication, to target A CElEBRATIoN was held to mark the sixth anniversary of My Gym Children’s Fitness Centre in Seef. Founder and director Farah Faraj thanked members for their support and a series of activi- loNG-TIME Bahrain resident and a popular member of the Tamil community, Haja Alauddin, who died on Monday, was buried in the Kanoo Garden cemetery yesterday. The 57-year-old was in coma for three months at Salmaniya Medical Complex, following a heart attack. “He came to Bahrain in 1981 and was actively involved in various social and religious activities. He was also a Tamil literary enthusi- Email: gdnnews@gdn.com.bh non-Shia residents and citizens to cause an imbalance in power. When they carry out parades in the villages, this local army first blocks access and turns off power in the vicinity of the villages making it a difficult task for the police force to enter. Police are continuously attacked and they fire tear gas to disperse rioters – but through Hizbollah-loyal international media representatives, protester brutality is reported as a “peaceful demonstration”. The recent funeral of a young protester saw the 14th Feb Coalition escort a coffin in a military style parade followed by violence. These same youth militia demand freedom but are suppressed by their Shia leaders within the hierarchy and will remain on the streets for the rest of their lives. Within the structure there are intellectuals, planners and academics who publish reports and analysis papers in support of Iran’s Greater Bahrain movement. All are financed to create legitimacy and infiltrate in a skilful and discreet manner. Youth are trained not only for the streets but to manage media and ensure that at all times protesters are depicted as peaceful and if the international community will not support Bahrain it is evident that this once tranquil island will become a war-torn country like Lebanon and Iraq. Bahrain must make unified political decisions to remove this perilous threat for the sake of future peace and stability, sooner rather than later. Long-time Bahrain resident mourned Fitness centre marks anniversary n Children and parents at the gym ast,” a friend said. “He played a vital role in the formation of Tamil Manram in 1984, which later became the Tamil Social and Cultural Association (TASCA). “Mr Alauddin will be remembered by the Tamil community in Bahrain for his contributions,” he said. Mr Alauddin, from Thiruvaroor in Tamil Nadu, is survived by wife Shamsunnisa, sons Haja Quthubudeen, 32, and Haja Shahul Hameed, 20. ties were laid on for youngsters. The gym is available to children aged from three months to 13 years and aims to develop their confidence and self-esteem under the guidance of professionally trained teachers.
Email: gdnnews@gdn.com.bh Gulf Daily News Thursday, 14th March 2013 17 Man recounts Two officers acquitted in riot case By NooR ZAhRA assault ordeal TWO policemen have been acquitted of assaulting a rioter. They were cleared by the Lower Criminal Court yesterday due to lack of evidence. They were accused of beating the Bahraini and pushing him to the ground as he resisted arrest in September 2011 in Al Koorah. “He (Bahraini) was rioting in Al Koorah amongst a mob of 30 men, who placed debris A LEGAL expert who was alleged- By noor ZAHrA we should go back to his place in Zayed room and took me outside, where offic- on the roads ly attacked by seven men, including Town, due to the loud noise at the cofers were waiting and they arrested me.” to block them a police captain, a BDF officer and who allegedly took part in the attack fee shop. He claimed the police captain and and hurled a lawyer, spoke of his ordeal for the have been charged with assault. “We went in his car with one of his lawyer ordered the attack on him stones and first time in court yesterday. Meanwhile, the BDF officer is stand- friends. When we reached his home, he because he refused to be their partner. metal rods The 36-year-old Egyptian testified at ing trial in a military court. told me to wait in a room until he cleans “The lawyer and I were in a partner- at the officer the High Criminal Court and told judges According to court documents, the the majlis. ship where I get 40 per cent of the prof- as they were that he was lured to a house in Zayed victim had advertised his services as “Suddenly the bedroom door was its,” he added. ordered to Town, where he was kicked, punched a law tutor and the 24-year-old BDF slammed open, and I looked to my right “He then told me that he wanted disperse,” and hit with a bowling ball. officer allegedly lured him into a trap by thinking it was someone I should greet. the police captain to join us as a third argued law- However, his alleged attackers then posing as a client last January. “Four men then jumped on me and partner, but I refused. That’s why they yer Younis called police and reported him for enter- “He (BDF officer) called me and started beating me violently. planned the attack.” Zakariya in ing the house without permission. pretended to be a student who had a “I screamed ‘what did I do?’ but they Two of the assailants earlier told court. n Mr Zakariya The Bahraini police captain and his law exam and wanted me to give him told me to stay quiet after tying me up prosecutors they were promised money “He then attempted to flee lawyer accomplice, both 37, have been tuitions,” said the Egyptian man in to a chair and blindfolding me. and jobs for their relatives if they car- by climbing a steel gate and charged with inciting others to kidnap court. “I then heard a woman shouting ried out the assault. suffered a small bruise as he and assault the victim, as well as filing “We agreed on meeting up in Costa ‘that’s enough, don’t kill him in my The trial was adjourned until April 8 resisted arrest. a false complaint. Coffee in Juffair, and after we sat down house’. to summon defence witnesses. “He then falsely claimed that Four others, aged 17, 18, 20 and 21, and ordered juice, he quickly decided “He (BDF officer) then came into the noorz@gdn.com.bh my clients had thrown him off the gate and beat him up. “There are no prosecution LMRA officials witnesses or any evidence to Photo contest prove his claims; therefore I request my client’s acquittal. sentenced for “A medical examiner’s for racing report proved he had a bruise on his chest, not head and legs taking bribes as he had claimed earlier. enthusiasts “The report showed the bruise occurred due to friction with a solid object.” Meanwhile, in another case the same court acquitted two officers of assaulting an alleged rioter, who tried to resist arrest. The policemen were cleared due to lack of evidence. They were accused of beating the victim when he resisted arrest in May 2011 in the Central Governorate. AN official at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has received a suspended jail sentence of three years for bribery. He was convicted of bribery abusing his power to commit a crime by the High Criminal Court yesterday. Another LMRA official was convicted of fraud and she received a suspended jail sentence of 12 months by the same court. They were both on trial for accepting cash from expatriates, who wanted to change companies without informing their employers. The man’s brother, an accomplice in the case, was also given a 12-month suspended jail term. The racket was uncovered in a police sting operation after a Bahraini employer complained to authorities. If the defendants commit a crime during the period of their sentence, then they will serve double the time behind bars. Existing laws in Bahrain allow foreign employees to transfer between jobs for free, but their employer should be informed. Thais warned against abusing visa system THAIS have been warned not to abuse Bahrain’s visa system. Diplomats say they often struggle to help community members in difficulty as they have no legal documents. “The Bahraini government gives on arrival visa to Thais, which is valid for 15 days,” said a Thai Embassy spokeswoman. “Within these 15 days, they can n Shaikh Mohammed, seated, left, and Shaikh Salman sign the agreement in presence of Batelco and BIC officials Batelco launches F1 ticket sales ALL Batelco shops, including those located within BBK branches, have begun selling tickets for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, taking place on April 19-21 in Sakhir. Batelco Group chief executive officer Shaikh Mohamed bin Isa Al Khalifa and Bahrain International Circuit chief executive By AniqA HAider change to work visa or get an extension later. “For the extension, they have to go to immigration, pay BD5 and get it for 50 days. “After that, they have to go out of the country and come back again. “But most of them don’t follow the Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa signed an agreement to formalise tickets sales. Batelco’s retail shops at the main shopping malls open daily from 10am to 10pm. For locations, visit www.batelco.com. Tickets can also be purchased online at bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline on 17450000. rule and prefer staying here after their first arrival. “Their visa expires as they overstay and they don’t even have identity cards, so it’s difficult to track them down.” Her comments come after a Thai living in Bahrain illegally died in hospital from HIV. The woman, only identified as AN Instagram contest has been launched by the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) to give people a chance to win tickets to the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. “As part of the contest, fans are being invited to ‘Imagine Your Moment’, capture it with your camera and e-mail the photo to BIC,” said a spokesman. Pictures will then be posted on BIC’s Instagram account @ bah_int_circuit. The photo with the most “likes” at the end of each week will win two free tickets to the Grand Prix, which will be held on April 19, 20 and 21. “All photos must be taken at BIC’s ticket outlets at Bahrain City Centre and Seef Mall, where props will be available to all fans,” he added. “These props must be used when taking the photograph and fans are free to choose whether to use an Instagram filter or not when taking their photo.” Pictures should be e-mailed to instagram@bic.com.bh with the contestant’s full name and contact details before March 31. Michelle, was admitted to Salmaniya Medical Complex on March 2 when her condition deteriorated. The 25-year-old came to Bahrain on a visit visa, but overstayed and had no legal documentation, said sources. The spokeswoman said the embassy was in contact with the Health Ministry and other authorities to repatriate her body. hunt begins for best Arab comedian... THE search is on for the funniest comedian in the Arab world. It is being organised by Kit Kat Arabia and the contest is open to residents of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the UAE. Participants should upload a three-minute or less video of their comedy performance on www.kitkatcomedybreak.com before April 6. The footage will be judged by a panel of Arab comedians, including Tony Abou Jaoude, Ali Al Sayed, Shaima Al Sayed and Fahad Albutairi. Ten entries will be chosen and they will go head to head for the overall title. The winner will receive a prize money of $15,000, while the runners-up will receive $10,000 and $5,000.
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