Jan. 10, 2021

'Arrest' of Bahraini athlete tests Qatar-Bahrain reconciliation

Peninsula/Politics

The story: The popular Bahraini bodybuilder Sami Al-Haddad has reportedly been arrested by Qatari maritime authorities. The incident took place while he was on a fishing trip with friends in waters claimed by both Manama and Doha, triggering reactions on social media.  

The coverage: Bahrain’s state-controlled news agency (BNA) reported that the country’s Foreign Ministry had condemned the arrest of Haddad on Jan. 10...

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