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Bahrain Charges Intelligence Agent in Custody Death Case

4/17/2026

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Bahrain's Public Prosecution Office filed charges against a member of the National Intelligence Agency over the death of Mohamed al-Mousawi in custody.
The prosecution described the charges as assault resulting in death.
Al-Mousawi's family said he had bruises and burns when returned after his arrest on suspicion of spying for Iran.
Rights groups say Bahrain has intensified its crackdown on dissent amid tensions with Iran.

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Bahrain's Public Prosecution Office filed charges against a member of the National Intelligence Agency over the death of Mohamed al-Mousawi in custody.
The prosecution described the charges as assault resulting in death.
Al-Mousawi's family said he had bruises and burns when returned after his arrest on suspicion of spying for Iran.
Rights groups say Bahrain has intensified its crackdown on dissent amid tensions with Iran.