Mahdi Abu Deeb
Mahdi Isa Mahdi Abu Deeb (Arabic: مهدي عيسى مهدي أبو ديب) (born 30 December 1962) is the founder and leader of Bahrain Teachers' Association (BTA), and Assistant Secretary-General of Arab Teachers' Union. Due to his role in the Bahraini uprising, he was arrested, allegedly tortured, and sentenced to 10 years in prison. His sentence was later reduced to five years by an appeals court. Amnesty International designated him a prisoner of conscience.
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| Birth date | December 30, 1962 |
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| Birth name | Mahdi Abu Deeb |
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