Bahrain is preparing for a roaring sporting event – the Formula One Grand Prix race – but the spectacle is suddenly being overshadowed by a barrage of criticism challenging any notion that the country’s government has adequately handled last year’s opposition protests and their aftermath. Gripped in February and March of 2011 by Arab Spring-inspired More »
Formula One Grand Prix Is On, Bahrain Protesters React
After much deliberation over safety concerns, the International Automobile Federation has given the green light to move ahead with the Formula One Grand Prix which is scheduled to take place in Bahrain on April 22. Giving a statement in Shanghai at the Chinese Grand Prix, F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone said, “All the teams are happy More »
If Bahrain's Al-Khawaja Dies From Hunger Strike, Who Is to Blame?
If Bahrain's Abdulhadi Alkhawaja dies, who is to blame? Part of the Bahrain coverage on MiddleEastVoices.com More »
Bahrain Grand Prix 2012: Damon Hill Says Formula One Should Reconsider
VOA’s Pam Dockins got to speak to Sky Television commentator and former world driving champion Damon Hill about this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix. Hill had previously said that running the race would be good for Bahrain and Formula One, but now says that FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) should reconsider going. The transcript is More »
Bahrain Formula One: Why It Might Be Cancelled
Formula One racing teams are asking the sport's governing body to skip the Bahrain Grand Prix because of ongoing unrest in the country. One team principal says teams are hoping FIA 'calls it off' because a 'complete military lockdown' is the only way to stage the race. Meanwhile hunger striker Abdulhadi Al Khawaja languishes in a military hospital. More »
VIEWPOINT: Obscured Realities of Bahrain's Arab Spring
Bahrain is a multi-ethnic nation whose heritage is built on a seafaring tradition and its accompanying internationalism. But the way Bahrainis responded to the ‘Arab Spring’ was for me, alienating and dangerous. As a member of the medical profession, the last thing I expected to see was the politicization of my colleagues, blatant racism More »
Damon Hill: Bahrain GP Could 'Create More Problems'
The Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled for later this month. F1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone says it's a go; leading drivers say they feel safe. But protests against the government continue. More »
POLL: Does #Bahrain King's Pledge For Reform Put Democracy Issues To Rest?
Bahrain’s ruler says his country has taken significant steps toward reforms in the months since an independent commission looked into allegations of abuse during the government’s crackdown on Arab Spring protesters. Now, says King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, all that is needed is for these reforms to be put into place. His remarks More »
Bahrain One Year Later: Images of a Suppressed Revolution
Tensions were high in Manama, Bahrain’s capital, and its outskirts, as the opposition marked the first anniversary of pro-democracy protests, which began February 14, 2011. Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at youths in several villages, who hurled back gasoline bombs and stones. Large parts of Manama were also sealed off to prevent people reaching More »
Bahrain Authorities Move to Block Anniversary Protests
Activists in Bahrain say authorities have made arrests and prevented protesters from gathering at a landmark roundabout in the capital, Manama, on the first anniversary of the country’s pro-democracy uprising. Extra police and military forces were patrolling Manama and its suburbs on Tuesday, while many major roads were shut to prevent activists from marching back More »
BREAKING / POLL: US Blocking Weapons Sales to #Bahrain Over Lack of Progress on Security Reforms
Washington is blocking $53 million in arms sales to Bahrain because of unfulfilled security sector reforms as clashes between riot police and anti-government protesters increase on the eve of the first anniversary of the uprising. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland says the Obama administration is concerned about security forces breaking up demonstrators trying to More »
Bahrain Tensions Escalate One Year After Unrest
Violence intensifies between security forces, anti-government protesters as first anniversary of country’s uprising approaches More »
#BAHRAIN POLL: Will you participate in the 3-day general strike called on February 14, 2012?
This just posted on our new Bahrain social journalism campaign LULU LIVE: @14FebStrike We call for a 3-day general strike starting on 14 February for justice and democracy in #Bahrain #14FebStrike Will you be participating in the 3-day general strike called for in Bahrain on February 14, 2012? Submit your photo and video of protests from February 12, More »
Hit Film ‘Zenne Dancer’ Explores Turkish Gay Community
Movie based on true story of homosexual man who police suspect was murdered by his father in honor killing More »
VIEWPOINT: What’s Really Going on in Bahrain? A Young Citizen’s Perspective
This Viewpoint essay was submitted by Bahraini citizen Ahmed Al Mahri in response to this post – Bahrain Citizens Write Letter to US Congress Denouncing Protesters. I am a Bahraini citizen, 25 years old, working in the banking sector. I would like to tell the world what is really happening in Bahrain, where every day More »
POLL: What Arabs Really Think About Turkey
A newly-released survey finds that majorities across the Middle East have positive views about Turkey and its role in the region. This according to the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV), which yesterday released its third annual Perception of Turkey in the Middle East survey. Out of more than 2,300 respondents TESEV surveyed across More »
AGREE? Bahrain Citizens Write Letter to US Congress Denouncing Protesters
The online publication Bahrainviews.com has posted a letter to U.S. Congress in which the citizens of Bahrain, as its signatories, denounce the actions of “peaceful protesters” against the kingdom’s civilian population and its police forces. They also accuse local human rights activists of misrepresenting the situation in Bahrain for their own political gain. (Read More »
شارك بصوتك الآن: قضية مطروحة: هل تستحق البحرين استعادة استضافتها لسباق السيارات فورميولا واحد؟
كجزء من تغطيتنا المستمرة للاحتجاجات المساندة للتحول الديمقراطي في البحرين نريد أن نتطرق للقلق المتواصل إزاء وضع حقوق الإنسان في البلاد في سياق ما يجري في عالم الرياضة وبشكل خاص سباق فورميولا واحد. وسبق لنا أن نشرنا نقاشا في ملف قضية مطروحة في نوفمبر الماضي بعنوان: المتظاهرون في ساحة اللؤلؤة بالبحرين- ماذا يريدون في واقع More »
