Mr Qassim is the spiritual leader of al-Wefaq, by far Bahrain’s largest political party ... as well as the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet. One witness said police targeted a building near Mr Qassim’s home ...

Bahraini police arrested and detained 13 children in early to mid-February, some of whom could face sentences of up to 20 years in prison, the statement said. Bahrain’s police forces have beaten ...