Bahrain
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Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated near the western shore of the Persian Gulf, the country comprises a small archipelago of 33 natural islands and
The Persian Empire in the Sassanid era on the eve of the Arab conquest, c. 600 AD
The Portuguese Fort of Barém, built by the Portuguese when they ruled Bahrain from 1521 to 1602
The coronation of Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as the Hakim of Bahrain in February 1933
Manama Harbour, c. 1870
Human rights in Bahrain
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Bahrain's record on human rights has been described by Human Rights Watch as "dismal", and having "deteriorated sharply in the latter half of 2010". Their subsequent report in 2020 noted that the huma
Protesters at the Pearl Roundabout just before it was demolished.
Bahraini protesters shot by military, 2011
Hundreds of thousands of Bahrainis taking part in march of loyalty to martyrs