The document summarizes political and human rights issues in Bahrain over the past year, including ongoing protests against the ruling Al Khalifa regime and Saudi occupation. It details events like the arrest of opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman that sparked protests, torture of detainees, sentencing of activists to lengthy prison terms, and international condemnation of the regime. The UK is criticized for plans to establish a naval base in Bahrain and support of the regime despite its human rights abuses. Bahraini exiles and opposition groups continue resisting the regime through demonstrations on anniversary days like Martyrs Day.
Voice of bahrain issue 274 december 2014bahrainonline
The document discusses rising anger among native Bahrainis against the Alkhalifa regime and continued Saudi occupation of Bahrain. It summarizes recent intensified crackdowns by the regime, including arrests of women and raids on residential areas. It notes over 170,000 people participated in a recent popular referendum rejecting Alkhalifa rule, while the regime's elections were boycotted. The continued detention of activists and imposition of harsh prison sentences are also mentioned. The Saudi presence is widely viewed as enabling ongoing human rights violations by the regime against native Bahrainis.
The document summarizes political and human rights issues in Bahrain over the past year, including ongoing protests against the ruling Al Khalifa regime and Saudi occupation. It details events like the arrest of opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman that sparked protests, torture of detainees, sentencing of activists to lengthy prison terms, and international condemnation of the regime. The UK is criticized for plans to establish a naval base in Bahrain and support of the regime despite its human rights abuses. Bahraini exiles and opposition groups continue resisting the regime through demonstrations on anniversary days like Martyrs Day.
Voice of bahrain issue 274 december 2014bahrainonline
The document discusses rising anger among native Bahrainis against the Alkhalifa regime and continued Saudi occupation of Bahrain. It summarizes recent intensified crackdowns by the regime, including arrests of women and raids on residential areas. It notes over 170,000 people participated in a recent popular referendum rejecting Alkhalifa rule, while the regime's elections were boycotted. The continued detention of activists and imposition of harsh prison sentences are also mentioned. The Saudi presence is widely viewed as enabling ongoing human rights violations by the regime against native Bahrainis.