One of my friend who stayed in Bahrain for some time, sent the following comments & photos regarding my blog on Bahrain.
These comments help understand the current situation in Bahrain. Recently unrest has escalated again and Saudi’s have sent their army to curb the protestors. You can understand Saudi Royal family’s interest in protecting Bahraini Royal family which also descends from Saudi Arabia.
“” I stayed for about 4 months in Bahrain on a project in 2002. Attached are some of the snaps of my visit.
Such a small country and that too half occupied by the US naval base (no go area).
You have been very lenient describing the actual purpose of the King Fahad Bridge. You haven’t also described that there is no parking space in hotels on weekends (Thursdays & Fridays) and yet for the remaining five days most of the buildings and hotels are free.
The long line of latest car models (never seen in our part of the world) that cross that bridge or road over the weekend is meant to seek the forbidden pleasures available in abundance in Bahrain. Alcohol, wine, women anything is available not just for Saudis but for the entire Gulf elite.
Sunni minority Shah rules the Shiaa majority and has even issued fake passports to Sunni Arab migrants to offset the balance. The only real green parts in Bahrain are around the King’s palace. Large majority of jobs in market and technical areas are occupied by Indians mostly South Indians and they have a very strong hold.
Imagine a country surrounded by water all around and yet not one natural sand beach. Overall a pathetic place to live. “”
BELOW are some Video and Photo Links relating to the attrocities in Bahrain:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEw3E3POc7Y&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nI02Z8B1dw
http://www.abna.ir/data.asp?lang=3&Id=231659
http://www.abna.ir/data.asp?lang=3&Id=231698
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xNQurFBkKU&playnext=1&list=PL22648D6857A053FB
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