2011 Bahraini uprising
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The 2011 Bahraini uprising was a series of anti-government protests in Bahrain led by the Shia-dominant and some Sunni minority Bahraini opposition from 2011 until 2014. The protests were inspired by
Bahraini protesters shot by military, 18 February 2011
The late Emir, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa dissolved the parliament and suspended the constitution in 1975.
Bahrainis expressing solidarity with the 2011 Egyptian revolution on 4 February.
Protesters gather at the Pearl Roundabout for the first time on 15 February 2011.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
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Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa is King of Bahrain, having reigned since 2002, and was previously Emir of Bahrain since 1999.
2011 Bahraini uprising
…were initially aimed at achieving greater political freedom and equality for the 70% Shia population. This expanded to a call to end the monarchy of Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa following a deadly night raid on 17 February 2011 against protesters at the Pearl Roundabout in the capital Manama, known locally as Bloody Thursday…
Hamad in 2025
Hamad in military uniform in the 1980s
Hamad with Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf during the Gulf War
Hamad in 2001 with Donald Rumsfeld