Gwynne Dyer: Bahrain crackdown influenced by Saudi neighbour
 

24-02-13 11:45 PM

Barhrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa wants to contain Shia influence in the region. “Floggings will continue until morale improves.” As a way of dealing with a discontented crew, it was much favoured by 18th-century sea captains, but the Bahrain ...

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