Current policies put winning the occupation’s favor ahead of earning public trust

Mounting crises in Bahrain are pushing the authorities to focus on foreign relations, as satisfying allies appears more important than meeting citizens' needs.

28 July
03:25

Melbourne descended into chaos yesterday as mass protests erupted against the government’s decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccination. Thousands of protesters gathered in the city center, chanting slogans against public health laws. Clashes between protesters and riot police left several people injured, as police used tear gas to disperse the crowds.

The protest movement was reported to have grown significantly in recent weeks, with some viewing it as an expression of dissatisfaction with restrictions on daily life, including vaccine mandates. Protesters chanted calls for an end to these restrictions.

The local government issued a statement calling for restraint, saying the measures were intended to protect public health. It also stressed the importance of cooperation from all citizens to curb the spread of the virus.

Meanwhile, some experts said such protests could undermine vaccination efforts, potentially increasing the spread of the virus in the community. Health organizations called for continued preventive measures to protect everyone.

Protests continue in Melbourne as demonstrators seek to make their voices heard by officials, amid tension and concern over the city’s future health outlook.

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1 November
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Bahrain, which has historically relied on Saudi support during economic and political crises, appears to face a notable shift as the UAE emerges as the face of expected support, while Saudi Arabia is not seen as the main player.

1 November
15:31

Bahrain, which has historically relied on Saudi support during crises, faces a new landscape as the UAE leads the expected support effort, while Saudi Arabia is not seen as leading it, according to leaks.

1 November
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The Kingdom of Bahrain and the Federal Republic of Germany held their eighth round of political consultations today, chaired by Ambassador Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa and Mr. Clemens Hach, on the sidelines of the Manama Dialogue conference. The two sides discussed strengthening bilateral political, economic and security ties, as well as regional and international developments. They stressed the importance of joint coordination to support security and stability. Sheikha Al Anoud bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa attended the meeting.

1 November
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The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights documented 2389 violations in Bahrain in 2016, according to its annual report.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran "are going well" but expressed distrust of Iranian leaders. Speaking in Florida, he said much of Iran's military capabilities had been destroyed, with two targets still to be dealt with, including a nuclear facility in Isfahan. While Iran's supreme leader and a military source warned of possible escalation, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the two sides continued.