In spring 2011, Mahdi Issa Abu Dheed, the President of the Bahrain Teachers Association called for a teachers strike in support of the democratic movement for reform. He and his Vice President, Jalila al-Salman, were arrested and tortured. Madhi is still in prison serving a 5 year sentence. Amnesty International have been pursuing his case and campaigning for his release.
To find out more and support the demand for his release, visit the following Amnesty International website.
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