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Shiite unrest reported in Bahrain



This could be a real problem if they divide between religious lines.

Ethnic makeup:
Bahraini 63%, Asian 19%, other Arab 10%, Iranian 8%

Religion:
Shi'a Muslim 70%, Sunni Muslim 30%
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Shiite unrest reported in Bahrain


16 Mar 2006

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: The Sunni Arab kingdom of Bahrain is experiencing an upsurge in violence by its Shiite Muslim majority, a Middle East news service said.

Middle East NewsLine reports young Shiite men, possibly with backing from Iran, fought with police in Manama for four nights during the recent Formula 1 Grand Prix. Rioters blocked roads, burned cars and garbage cans and threw rocks at police, MENL reported.

"These acts of sabotage are rejected by everybody, and those who have pushed these young men to these actions should be punished," said Rashid Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain's interior minister.
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