Bahrain has seen protests for decades, driven by opposition to foreign military bases and a ruling system many say ignores the will of the people. Bahraini activist Maryam al-Khawaja says tensions stem from long-standing anger at the presence of US and UK bases, and decisions made by the Al Khalifa family that she says do not reflect the population. She points to the dissolution of parliament in the 1970s after it opposed renewing a US base lease as a key example, arguing decades of repression and lack of basic rights continue to drive protests today. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye
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All countries need to kick American bases out!
The gulf countries need a revolution.
U.S. Military Bases in the Middle East are not there to 'defend' these countries. *They Are There To Attack Other Muslim Countries,* such as IRAQ, LIBYA and AFGHANISTAN, and currently IRAN! The people of the region should demand the withdrawal of these bases!
The United States only cares about dictators and governments that they cannot control.
Topple the government.
When protests don't work, riots may be needed.
We should ask why has usa allowed and supported these REGIMES which are not supported by people. while it attacks other countries saying that they are there to help democracy It was never about democracy and human rights it was always about silencing, killing and eliminating those who don't agree with them.
The Bahrain population needs to revolt against the government if they don't kick out the American base
Just wait y'all. We will do the same in Pakistan. We also have a dictatorship in Pakistan. They have killed thousands of protesters in just last two years. Nowadays even if you protest on anything against them they will fire live rounds and most disgusting part is that the USA government supports this dictatorship. Trump said that he loves asim(army general i.e dictator of Pakistan without any votes) This is the hypocrisy of USA they invade countries with real governments and they support dictators who are killing people,just because those dictators support their agendas.
Declaring a state of emergency for 25 years is really something…
I am U.S. citizen and ashamed of my government which is the biggest terrorist in the world!
Rogue Government run by IMPERIALIST FAMILIES? Can you say MID-EVIL JUSTICE IS WARRANTED? IT IS !!!
All the injustices are coming up to the surface
Witnessing the fall of empires in a very dramatic way😂
The ultimate in betrayal is when your government turns against their citizens and abandons them. Take them all down. I hope we see this in the US too as our government is Israel First.
Kick out the useless American bases
Wow. Thank you. Did not know this.
Well done Lady UTTER RESPECT TO YOU
You forgot to mention that they are an extension of the British Royal Family. They are not going anywhere.
The ruling families of all the UAE sheikhdoms are a bunch of jokers....PERIOD!!