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
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
Human rights in Bahrain
…Commission of Inquiry was established on 29 June 2011 by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to assess the incidents that occurred in the Kingdom during the period of unrest in Bahrain in February and March 2011 and the consequences of these events. The report was released on 23 November of that year and confirmed that there were some…
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.