Instability_from_70
Category: Other
Updated: 26 Nov 2017
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Created byShane Bennett
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Bahrain gains independence
from Britain and IranBahrain creates a
constitution and parliamentThe emir disbands the parliament in
response to a challenge to his power.
The constitution is abrogated.Khalifa royalty discover coup
attempt by the Shia group IFLB.
Many IFLB members arrested,
others fled the country.Many IFLB members return
to Bahrain and organize
oppositionist activities.The intifada (Shia protests
of economic conditions
in Bahrain) beginsIntifada endsSeveral small groups instigated
bombings in the name of the IFLB.
The IFLB denied association.Khalifa family allows the
U.S. to use the former British
naval base in Bahrain.The Khalifa emir dies and
his son ascends to power.Emir Hammad's referendum is approved by 98
percent of voters, establishing a constitutional
monarchy and naming him King.Municipal and legislative elections take place.
All political prisoners and exiled Bahrainis
are granted pardon.Al-Wefaq withdrew support of King
Hammad's constitution which did not
deliver on Hammad's promises.Shia Bahrainis organize "Arab Spring"
protest using social mediaSaudi Arabia and GCC states
send troops to Bahrain to
protect vital infrastructure.Bahrain appeals to the UN.
Bahrain accuses Iran of
financing Bahrain's opposition.
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