Expansion of British Naval Base in Bahrain Ignites Demonstrations

The deal concluded between Bahrain and Great Britain about the expansion of a British permanent naval base in the Gulf Emirate ignited demonstrations and harsh criticism. While critics claim that it is a reward for Britain’s silence on Human Right Read more

Bahrain: Shias boycott elections, claim more rights, more political freedom

Bahrain will be having municipal and parliamentary elections on Saturday, the first since the 2011 protests, but the polls are already being marred by boycotts from the Shia community and five political parties as demands for more rights and a Read more

GCC: Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain to send back ambassadors to Qatar

The diplomatic spat between Qatar and some members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has come to an end after a meeting in Riyadh. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have voiced willingness to end their diplomatic tussle Read more