The Bahraini opposition in Britain has called on King of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to resort back to enact the constitution of 1973 and to stop violations of human rights which it says that the citizens of Bahrain are exposed to. The opposition indicated in a press conference held at the upper …

MANAMA, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Several thousand Bahrainis marched on Wednesday to denounce past human rights abuses in the pro-Western Gulf Arab state in an angry protest that led to scuffles between some demonstrators and security forces. The National Committee for Martyrs and Victims of Torture in Bahrain organised the rally in the capital Manama …

Congratulations Bahrain. Today is your 32nd anniversary of independence. Today you mark the first anniversary of your new Parliament. Today you expect joy… and trouble. Your King reiterated his commitment to sweeping reforms. Guaranteed freedoms of expression within your constitution. Pledged dignified living for all your citizens, pledged better solutions in housing, education, employment and …

Thank you MommaBear of http://site-essential.com for sharing an article in AP News that succinctly summarises the plight and thoughts of what must have been going through most if not all the remaining Arab leaders and certainly most Muslim demagogues. “For the first time, an Arab dictator is being held accountable for his actions. That will …

I was discussing the Islamists death-grip on Bahraini society in general with a friend yesterday, and what she said struck me deeply as I haven’t really thought of what she suggested and am still evaluating her thought provoking comments. The situation is this: the whole society is polarised and divided. The two traditional sects in …