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Bahrain

"Antigovernment protests erupted in Bahrain in February 2011. The protesters sought democratic reform and the removal of the prime minister, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the uncle of the king, Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. The prime minister had held his post since 1971. Clashes between protesters and security forces claimed several lives. The king declared a state of emergency. He also brought in troops from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to stop the protests. In January 2012, the king announced constitutional reforms. The reforms gave the elected parliament slightly more power within the government."

Cuno, Kenneth M., and Jake Bumgardner. "Arab Spring." World Book Advanced, World Book, 2020, www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?id=ar755315.

Bahrain | Shouting in the dark | Featured Documentary
Bahrain: An island kingdom in the Arabian Gulf where the Shia Muslim majority are ruled by a family from the Sunni minority. Where people fighting for democratic rights broke the barriers of fear, only to find themselves alone and crushed.
'Braving the bullets' in Bahrain
The UN human rights chief has condemned the "shocking" use of force by security forces against protesters in Bahrain.
Crackdown on Bahrain opposition
Authorities in Bahrain have arrested at least five key opposition figures, a day after a crackdown on anti-government protesters in the centre of the capital Manama, reports say.
What happened to the revolution in Bahrain?
When the Arab Spring came to Bahrain in 2011, protesters took to the streets to demand reform, including a "real" constitutional monarchy, with an elected prime minister independent of the ruling Al-Khalifa family.

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Capital: Manama

Population: 1,442,659

Bahrain

This list of Keywords and phrases will allow you to hone your search for materials on Bahrain during the Arab Spring:

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Saudi Arabia role in Bahrain Uprising

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Demographics role in Bahrain Uprising

Gale Online Resources

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