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News about the struggle for democracy in Bahrain. According to Freedom House, the "2002 constitution gives the king power over the executive, legislative, and judicial authorities". Repression and a lack of democracy for the majority Shiite population is source of ongoing tension. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on the Arab Spring and the Middle East.
Bahrain Opposition Party Tweets Bring State Probe
Government start criminal probe into Bahrain opposition party tweets showing Arab Spring protest
Bahrain Opposition Head Salman Arrested in Crackdown
Worrying turn in long struggle for democracy in wealthy Bahrain opposition head Salman arrested
Thousands Protest for Democracy in Bahrain
Massive peaceful gathering shows movement for democracy in Bahrain remains resolute and united
Bahrain Democracy Movement to March at F1 Racing Event
Last year’s opposition march at F1 races was politically damaging to super-rich dictatorship
Bahrain Protests Target Discrimination Against Majority’s Religion
Growing Bahrain protests target discrimination against Shiite majority by oil dictatorship
After 3 Years of Bahrain Protest, Little Progress on Democracy
Anniversary marking 3 years of Bahrain protest marked by street action and police brutality
New Bahrain Democracy Protests Warn Patience Running Thin
New Bahrain democracy protests mark another anniversary without progress towards fair elections
Bahrain Shiite Majority Offers Dictatorship Reform Proposal
Sunni ruling regime is presented reform proposal from Bahrain Shiite majority representatives
Bahrain Increases Penalty for Critiquing Dictatorship
Sunni dictatorship in Bahrain increases penalty for public criticism from majority Shiites