The New Dark Age

5 March 2001 — creative-i.info

Bahrainis Fear the US Isn’t Behind Their Fight for Democracy
New York Times
By THOMAS FULLER MANAMA, Bahrain — As more than 100000 protesters descended into the streets on Friday, women uniformly dressed in black flowing robes carried signs saying, “Revolution: The only solution.” Thousands of Shiites took part in an …
www.nytimes.com/2011/03/05/world/middleeast/05bahrain.html

Report: Obama administration may prefer Mideast stability to democracy
Ha’aretz
According to a Wall Street Journal report, the White House is urging
protesters in Bahrain and Morocco to cooperate with the existing leadership
towards reforms. By Haaretz Service Tags: Israel news The Wall Street
journal reported Saturday that the …
www.haaretz.com/news/international/report-obama-administration-may-prefer-mideast-stability-to-democracy-1.347262

Ecclestone retains Bahrain hope
Stornoway Gazette
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has returned to the idea of
rescheduling the Bahrain Grand Prix in November after abandoning plans for
a potential August slot. Ecclestone had suggested earlier this week running
the race during F1’s traditional …
www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/ecclestone_retains_bahrain_hope_1_1481905

Rallies are ruining Bahrain’s economy…
Gulf Daily News
An important message, a crucial article ‘Please Save Bahrain’ (GDN, March
1) highlights exactly what every Bahraini and expat from all over the globe
here need to understand. It’s a basic concept which any layman would agree
when we talk about our …
www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=301104

Thousands march in Bahrain, demand cabinet resignation
Sify
Manama, March 5 (DPA) Tens of thousands marched in the Bahraini capital
Manama Friday afternoon renewing calls for the cabinet resignation and
demanding the drafting of a new constitution. Over 50000 people filled the
capital’s diplomatic and financial …
www.sify.com/news/thousands-march-in-bahrain-demand-cabinet-resignation-news-international-ldfb4ddheji.html

Fitch downgrades Bahrain rating amid instability
BusinessWeek
Fitch Ratings has cut Bahrain’s credit grade by one notch, citing risks of
a drawn-out political standoff and its impact on economic growth and public
finances. Fitch said in a report Thursday that “a substantial worsening in
the security situation …
www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9LNQQ982.htm

Gulf states mull aid to protest-hit Oman, Bahrain
Reuters Africa
MANAMA/MUSCAT, March 4 (Reuters) – Gulf Arab oil producers are discussing a
fund to aid Bahrain and Oman, both of which have faced anti-government
protests, a Bahraini government spokesman said on Friday. “There are
discussions taking place on such a …
af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFLDE72317S20110304

OFWs told not to visit Bahrain, Libya and Yemen
Peninsula On-line
MANILA: Immigration officials have banned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)
from flying to Bahrain, Libya and Yemen based on a government order. Bureau
of Immigration (BI) officer-in-charge Ronaldo Ledesma said immigration
officials at airports and …
www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/s.-asia/philippines/144654-ofws-told-not-to-visit-bahrain-libya-and-yemen.html

The Middle East Channel: Why reform in the Gulf monarchies is a family feud
Foreign Policy
Kuwait and Bahrain have had two different experiences during the winter of
Arab discontent. Manama has witnessed the violent suppression of popular
protests, followed by the largest mass demonstrations in the state’s
history. The standoff between the …
mideast.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/03/04/why_reform_in_the_gulf_monarchies_is_a_family_feud

Bahrain protests: Beyond sectarian politics
Al-Masry Al-Youm
Manama—While sectarian politics dominate the Bahraini arena, the history
of political activism and opposition in the kingdom was not always based
purely on the 7 th century schism in the Islamic body politic. Just on
Thursday night, tensions rose …
www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/338973

Wave of protests now touches nearly all of Arab world
MiamiHerald.com
In some there are specific added causes: In Bahrain, it’s sectarian
discrimination; in Iraq, lack of basic services. In Yemen’s Amran province,
a main base for Shiite Muslim rebels who are calling for the ouster of
US-allied President Ali Abdullah …
www.miamiherald.com/2011/03/04/2098449/wave-of-protests-now-touches-nearly.html

‘Press TV’s website blocked in Bahrain’
Press TV
A Bahraini human rights activist says Manama has blocked Press TV’s website
in the country, adding Bahrain is on the “black list” as far as human
rights are concerned. “According to all human rights organizations,
Bahrain stands on the black list when …
www.presstv.ir/detail/168269.html

Arab world turmoil: Libya tense, sectarian clashes in Bahrain
Sify
The Arab world also saw sectarian clashes flaring up in Bahrain, a
protester being killed in Yemen and elections being announced in Tunisia.
The oil-rich North African country of Libya was tense following the two
weeks of violence that has left between …
www.sify.com/news/arab-world-turmoil-libya-tense-sectarian-clashes-in-bahrain-news-international-ldesajddffh.html

Turkey opts for caution regarding Bahrain
Southeast European Times
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times — 04/03/11 As protestors
in Bahrain call for ousting the country’s ruling dynasty, Turkey has taken
a cautious approach in voicing its concern. “We appeal to all parties in
Bahrain to refrain from …
www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/features/setimes/features/2011/03/04/feature-01

Bahrain Press Review
Bahrain News Agency
Manama, March 5 (BNA)—Bahrain dailies issues today focused in their
principal headlines on the main local, Arab and international events which
happened over the past 24 hours. The following are the main topics:
—Friday Imams stress support for the …
bna.bh/portal/en/news/449032

Bahrain will prevail thanks to the loyal thousands…
Gulf Daily News
Yet again, to see the amazing pictures of in excess of 300000 Bahrainis at
Al Fateh Mosque reinforces my belief that Bahrain will overcome this
problem. I’m sure they have all been to work everyday since this crisis
started and are supporting the …
www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=301108

BAHRAIN: Migrants Stuck With Added Problems
Inter Press Service (press release)
After Tunisia and Egypt, it is Bahrain’s turn to witness protests in the
centre of the capital. Seven protesters have died, although there has been
no clash between demonstrators and security forces since Feb. 17.
Protesters have refused to budge from …
ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=54714

PUC professor to discuss Middle East tension in Bahrain Monday (3/7)
Purdue University Calumet News
Professor of History Miriam Joyce will present “The Middle East Crisis: A
View of Bahrain” in Room 132 of the university’s Classroom Office
Building. Admission is free. Joyce, a Purdue Calumet faculty member since
1993, has authored several books and …
webs.calumet.purdue.edu/news/2011/03/04/middle-east-tension/

Friday Prayers Lead to Mideast Protests
New York Times
Some protests — in Yemen and Bahrain — stepped up pressure on leaders
who have appeared increasingly vulnerable in the weeks since demonstrators
toppled the leaders of Tunisia and Egypt. Others, in Iraq, Jordan and
Egypt, were pushing their …
feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=259841c1cb490cf860f061817d32872b

Bahraini protesters swarm state TV after clashes
Ynetnews
Thousands of anti-government demonstrators streamed toward the headquarters
of Bahrain’s state television Friday after sectarian clashes between Sunnis
and the majority Shiites leading protests in the strategic Gulf nation. …
www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4037667,00.html

China Welcomes National Dialogue in Bahrain
Bahrain News Agency
Beijing, March 5. (BNA) — China has welcomed His Majesty King Hamad bin
Isa Al Khalifa’s initiative to delegate His Royal Highness Prince Salman
bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, to
hold a comprehensive dialogue with …
bna.bh/portal/en/news/449041

Saudi exiles in London predict change
Marketplace
Saudi Arabia has not seen the sort of mass protests taking place in Yemen
or Bahrain but Saudi exiles in London say change is inevitable. A Saudi
Arabian with flag. (KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images) Kai Ryssdal: The biggest
stock market in the Middle …
marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/03/04/pm-saudi-exiles-in-london-predict-change/

Demonstrators in Saudi Arabia demand prisoners’ release
CNN
The protests come as sectarian violence between Shiites and Sunnis flares
in neighboring Bahrain. Analysts believe protests in Bahrain could spill
over into Saudi Arabia’s oil fields, located mostly in Shiite provinces.
After three months abroad for …
www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/03/04/saudi.arabia.protest/

Who is who in Bahrain?
http://www.worldbulletin.net
The political portrait is very colorfull in Bahrain where the latest
uprisings from North African countries spread to. Although it is a small
country, there are many political movements and parties in Bahrain. By
Metin Ünlü, World Bulletin / News Desk …
www.worldbulletin.net/?aType=haber&ArticleID=70605

Religious Tensions In Bahrain On Edge | zero hedge
By Tyler Durden
As a reminder Mohammed al-Buflasa is a Sunni Bahraini who was detained on
the 15th of February 2011 after speaking in support of the Pearl Roundabout
protesters. A statement by the Bahrain Defense Force today, 4 March 2011,
…
www.zerohedge.com/article/religious-tensions-bahrain-edge

Anti-government protest in Bahrain (Thousands of people converge …
Anti-government protest in Bahrain (Thousands of people converge on head
office of state television)
www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102×4757283

Sunnis, Shi’ites clash in Bahrain, several injured | Ya Libnan …
By syh
Fighting between Sunni and majority Shi’ite Muslims in central Bahrain
injured several people overnight in the first sectarian violence since
protests erupted in the Sunni-ruled kingdom two weeks ago. But calm quickly
returned on Friday …
www.yalibnan.com/2011/03/05/sunnis-shiites-clash-in-bahrain-several-injured/

Thousands march in Bahrain, demand cabinet resignation
Thousands march in Bahrain, demand cabin…Over 50000 people filled the
capital’s diplomatic…They marched from the old cabinet seat, past the
s…The protest demo, one of two opposition rallies Fr…The clashes left
at least 8 injured …
www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a206326.html

Bahrain Protests-5 March 2011 “ScrollPost.com
By editor
Sunnis and Shiites clash – many injuries. Negotiations with the opposition
start . Preacher calls for unity.
www.scrollpost.com/2011/bahrain-protests-5-march-2011

Thousands march in Bahrain, demand cabinet resignation | Politics
By Lakshit
Manama, March 5 – Tens of thousands marched in the Bahraini capital Manama
Friday afternoon renewing calls for the cabinet resignation and demanding
the drafting of a new constitution. Over 50000 people filled the capital’s
diplomatic …
www.indiatalkies.com/2011/03/thousands-march-bahrain-demand-cabinet-resignation.html

Sunnis and Shi’ites Clash in Bahrain
By merriemarie
Bahrain, a Gulf island kingdom that is a U.S. ally, has been gripped by
unrest since protesters, mainly from the disgruntled Shi’ite Muslim
majority, took to the streets demanding democratic reforms. …
merriemarie.amplify.com/2011/03/05/sunnis-and-shiites-lash-in-bahrain-se/

Anti-government protests in Bahrain
By BayBak, Azerbaijan
“We will talk to the crown prince, but we are not going to sit together
for a casual chat, but for a meaningful dialogue only,” said Khalil, a
leader of Bahrain’s main oppostion Al Wefaq bloc. Khalil said no date had
been set for the …
en.baybak.com/anti-government-protests-in-bahrain.azr

Bahrain protests: Beyond sectarian politics – Al-Masry Al-Youm …
By PAULitics Informer
Monsters and Critics.com Bahrain protests : Beyond sectarian politics
Al-Masry Al-Youm Manama—While sectarian politics dominate the Bahraini
arena, the history of political activism and opposition in the kingdom was
not always based …
paulitics.us/arab-revolution/bahrain-protests-beyond-sectarian-politics-al-masry-al-youm/

Several hurt as Sunnis, Shiites clash in Bahrain | Pakistan News Blog
By admin
Friday’s fighting came hours after Bahraini opposition groups said they
were ready to enter into talks with the government without pre-conditions,
but have sent a letter to the crown prince saying they want a new
government and …
pakistannewsblog.com/2011/03/04/136247/several-hurt-as-sunnis-shiites-clash-in-bahrain/

Several hurt as Sunnis, Shi’ites clash in Bahrain (Reuters …
Reuters – Several people were hurt in fighting between Sunni and majority
Shi’ ite Muslims in a town in central Bahrain on Friday, the first
sectarian viol…
jackskin.com/2011/03/04/several-hurt-as-sunnis-shiites-clash-in-bahrain-reuters/

Mideast and the Battle over Bahrain. “ Talkandpolitics.
By talkandpolitics
“Unrest in Bahrain is always a concern for Saudi Arabia, because there
are close family, religious and cultural ties between Bahrain’s Shiite and
the Saudi Shiite in the Eastern Province,” Kinninmont said. “Saudi
Arabia takes a zero …
talkandpolitics.wordpress.com/2011/03/04/mideast-and-the-battle-over-bahrain/

Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Bahrain
GoAbroad.com’s Directory of foreign embassies and consulates in Bahrain.
embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-in/bahrain

In Bahrain, Sunni activist’s plight seen as a cautionary tale …
Mohamed Albuflasa was different from everyone else taking the stage on the
second day of Bahrain’s protests. He was a Sunni Muslim.The 34-year-old
Salafist …
articles.latimes.com/2011/feb/25/world/la-fg-bahrain-sunnis-20110225

Arab world protests continue in Bahrain, Yemen and Morocco – in …
Thousands of protesters marched in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, with
demonstrations also taking place in Manama, Sana’a and Baghdad in Iraq.
www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2011/feb/20/arab-and-middle-east-protests-protest

Bahrain king orders release of political prisoners – World news …
Bahrain’s king ordered the release of some political prisoners Tuesday,
conceding to another opposition demand as the embattled monarchy tries to
engage …
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41713157/ns/world_news-mideast/n_africa/

Bahrain: Peaceful Protesters Shot – Video – The Daily Beast
This chilling video featured on The Lede blog seems to show Bahraini
protesters, chanting peaceful, peaceful, gunned down by soldiers in Manama
on Friday.
www.thedailybeast.com/video/item/bahrain-peaceful-protesters-shot/