Arrest of Ali Hasan

For the fencer, see Ali Hasan.

Ali Hasan Alqudaihi[1] (Arabic: علي حسن القديحي) is an 11-year-old Bahraini boy who was arrested for allegedly participating in an "illegal" protest during his country's national uprising. Alqudaihi was arrested on 14 May 2012 and released without bail during a trial about one month later. On 5 July the court handed verdict allowing him to stay home while a social worker monitored him for a year. However, charges were not dropped.[2]

Alqudaihi is one of the youngest detainees in Bahrain since the uprising began in February 2011.[3][4]

  1. ^ Adrian Blomfield (11 June 2012). "Bahrain forced to release 11-year-old boy held in custody for a month". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Bahrain court rules 11-year-old detained for protests can remain at home but will be monitored". The Washington Post. Associated Press. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Bahrain court delays verdict in case of 11-year-old who allegedly took part in protests". The Washington Post (via Associated Press). 20 June 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  4. ^ "Child freed in Bahrain after weeks in jail". Al Jazeera English. 12 June 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.