The violence mostly ended in Bahrain months ago, but the government continues its crackdown on dissent: The government has sentenced 10 Shiite opposition protesters to life sentences after it accused them of plotting a coup. The prisoners include Hassan Mushaimaa, who leads a hardline opposition group and called for the overthrow of the monarchy in February and March. Bahrain has seen small protests since June 1, when the government lifted emergency law.
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