"The Independent" is a good news source. I do not doubt their reporting. I can't help but wonder why Bahrainian leaders are being so silly about their own people.
Please stop, the government is hurting itself more than its people.
...At least 32 doctors, including surgeons, physicians, paediatricians and obstetricians, have been arrested and detained by Bahrain's police in the last month in a campaign of intimidation ...
There is simply no reason for this type of paranoya in Bahrain. The police and whatever mlitary they may have are loyal to the government.
The economy of Bahrain is entrenched in tourism, the treatment of their own people in a manner that is going to cause 'pause' to visitors will hurt not only the economy of Bahrain, but, the reputation of being an open and progressive society.
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is concerned for his country, as is his Queen and his son, the heir apparent, however they are hurting themselves by taking such an aggressive stand toward unarmed protesters. I believe King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is capable to understanding the unrest he finds in his country and seek resolve to it without such strong retaliation.
As in Egypt, it is some of the impoverishment in the country that has the citizens intent on removing their President. Bahrain has its poor. It has its young people that have ideas of democracy. The best course for Bahrain is to recognize the unrest and address it though forums where the people can be heard. I wouild expect that to be the best redress of the circumstances, especially if the King is planning on abandoning the Kingdom.
Bahraini ruler suspected of transferring $42bn to Swiss banks (click here)
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
By Yehonathan TommerMANAMA, BAHRAIN – Bahraini ruler, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has moved $42 billion into Swiss Banks amid mounting anti-government protests in his country, according to Press TV, an English language Iranian media network.
This is “an indication of the apprehension about their (the ruling family’s) ultimate fate,” Ralph Schoenman, political observer and author of The Hidden History of Zionism told Press TV.
“The truth of the matter is that these country-selling regimes are creations of the US … [and it is the] political power of the imperialism that sustains these regimes,” Schoenman said....
Regardless, the people of Bahrain need their physicians and it is against any oath to practice medicine of any kind to ignore the needy and allow those that can be helped to die.
Bahrain needs to stop being difficult with its citizens and return to a state of calm and give confidence to its reputation rathar than its uncertainty.
