In Bahrain, a child arrested for taking part in the protests against the U.S.-backed monarchy has been sentenced to one year of home confinement. Eleven-year-old Ali Hassan was recently released after a month behind bars. On Thursday, a court ruled he must be monitored at home for the next 12 months.

Ali Hassan: “We were playing soccer, and the ball went on the other side where the roads were blocked. While I went to get the ball, there was a private car that came towards me, and a person came out running after me. As I tried to run, the person got hold of me. I am a small boy. Why would they still keep me under observation for one year?”