Bahrain majority Shiite population is ruled by anti-reform minority Sunni oil dictatorship
Bahrain articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
New Bahrain Protests Call For Democracy Transition
Sunni dictatorship holds power over Shiite majority population through vast oil wealth igniting new Bahrain protests: Support from the democratic world?
Protesters in Bahrain Demands Removal of PM
Dictatorship continue to resist protesters in Bahrain demands risking wider problem: Bahrain democracy transition should move forward quickly to halt crisis
Protests Continue in Bahrain Capital Against Dictatorship
Bahrain continues to see protests calling for democracy as minority government weakens: Protests Continue in Bahrain built strength over recent weeks
Bahrain Opposition Welcomes New Talks With Dictatorship
Dictatorship has begun to show signs of negotiations as democracy protests flare but Bahrain opposition welcomes new talks. Bahrain’s oil economy has left out majority Shiite population
Shiite Protesters in Bahrain Denounce Government
Dictatorship rules without input of Shiite majority as protests in Bahrain denounce government – Population mostly Shiite but Bahrain ruled by Sunnis
Bahrain Arab Spring Seen Building Momentum
Oil dictatorship maintains minority rule over population igniting a Bahrain Arab Spring seen building speed
Bahrain Dictatorship Kills Shiite Youth During Peaceful Protest
Tiny Island of Bahrain is Rich in Resources But Majority Shiites Are Repressed And Again, Bahrain Dictatorship Kills Shiite Protesters in Street
The Arab Spring is Still Blooming
There is a new phenomenon called democracy in the Arab world and there should be no question that this is a remarkably positive turn of events that should continue to be supported by people of good will the world over.
Bahrain Protesters at it Again – Democracy Chronicles
Bahrain Protesters Find Little Support From Democratic World For a Local Arab Spring