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" Given that Bahrain in essence lacks a judiciary system that is independent and/or fair, and is far from being in line with international standards of a fair trial, I have decided to boycott the trial against myself. The judiciary system in Bahrain, today, is a tool used against human rights defenders and people calling for democracy and justice."Several times he was arrested and tortured for exposing human rights abuses and expressing his views freely. On May 5, he was targeted again. On arrival home at Bahrain's airport, security forces seized, abused, detained him.
He's charged with "participating in illegal assembly and calling other to join." He was questioned about "insulting the statutory bodies."
In late May, he was released on bail. It's temporary until sentence is imposed later in June. He said he's committed to "peaceful struggle." Democratic change is his goal. He expressed anger about America's complicity with Bahraini crimes.
He committed none, he stressed. Activism got him targeted. Thousands of others were for the same reason. Many more are abused daily.
On June 6, he was rearrested. He was charged with " publicly vilifying Muharraq citizens and questioning their patriotism with disgraceful expressions posted via social networking websites ."
Previous charges include participating in illegal gatherings, calling a march without prior notification, defamation of official authority, and other illegal practices.
In court on June 6, he said:
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