Bahrain released Sheikh al-Mansi after 1 year in jail

Bahrain authorities release Sheikh Al-Mansi after serving his one-Year jail term

Bahraini security authorities released on Saturday Sheikh Mohammad Al-Mansi, who is in charge of the demolished mosques' file at the Ulama Islamic Council, after serving his one-year jail term.

Hawzah News Agency (Manama, Bahrain) ‌- The authorities arrested Al-Mansi on Friday (April 15, 2016) over the charge of performing prayers without a licence.

However, his lawyer confirmed later that the lawsuit was brought forth based on a complaint raised by the administration of Jaffaria Endowments (Waqf) that is assigned by a royal decree.

Activists published photos showing Sheikh Al-Mansi visiting the martyrs' graveyards in his village, Shahrakan, after his release.

The village's residents announced that Sheikh Al-Mansi will receive the congratulators on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 7:30 pm to 9:3 pm at Al-Sabasiba obsequy in Shahrakan.