Bahrainis Rally To Support Jailed Human Right Activist

Ali al-Ekri, a Bahraini doctor convicted on charges stemming from the Gulf island nation’s pro-democracy uprising, speaks at a rally in Bani Jamra, Bahrain, on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in support of jailed human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, seen in picture on podium and at left on banner behind it. A court session is scheduled for Monday in Rajab’s appeal of a three-year sentence handed down for calling for and participating in unauthorized demonstrations. The banner bears images of jailed political opposition and rights activists and reads: “Your judicial decisions you tyrants strengthen us.” <AP Photo/Hasan Jamali>

Bahraini women hold flags and a poster during a rally in Bani Jamra, Bahrain, on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in support of prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab. A court session is scheduled for Monday in Rajab’s appeal of a three-year sentence handed down for calling for and participating in unauthorized demonstrations. “I love my country” is written on the Bahraini flag. <AP Photo/Hasan Jamali>

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