Bahrain
Is the "Bahraini Spring" truly peaceful and non-sectarian?
In photos: Bahraini protesters take on Formula 1 Grand Prix
After several weeks of protests against the Formula 1 Grand Prix, scheduled to begin Sunday, Bahrain anti-government activists are ramping up their efforts to have the event cancelled by declaring “three days of rage”, from Friday to Sunday.
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On jailed activist’s birthday, daughter screams outside his prison – and is arrested
Protesters aren't the only ones throwing Molotov cocktails – now the police are
Homemade firebombs, also known as Molotov cocktails, are usually the reserve of those who don't have access to standard weapons. Lately, however, Bahraini police, better known for their liberal use of tear gas against protesters, have also taken to throwing Molotov cocktails. Read more...
Security forces clash with protesters trying to reach symbolic Pearl Square
Using rubber bullets and tear gas, security forces rebuffed protesters who tried to reach Manama’s iconic Pearl Square Friday afternoon. Several hundred protesters had branched off from an earlier massive protest, during which security forces had not intervened. Our Observer, who was among the protesters, tells us why Pearl Square is so important to the opposition. Read more...
‘Nothing has changed’ as Bahraini police thwart anniversary protest
Protesters made repeated attempts to retake Bahrain’s symbolic Pearl Square in the capital Manama on Tuesday to mark one year since anti-government demonstrations first erupted in the country. Despite sustained marches over the past year, our Observer says that none of the protesters demands have been met, and that the situation in the country has actually deteriorated. Read more...
Bahrain: Use of tear gas intensifies, seeps into homes
As protests continue in the tiny Gulf state of Bahrain, the police keep bombarding dissenters with tear gas, which local residents say is now getting both stronger and thicker. It’s not only affecting just protesters, either – tear gas is getting into people’s homes. For many, it’s now becoming part of everyday life. Read more…
Bahraini mourners smoked out of wake with teargas
Protesters and Bahraini police clash after funeral procession
