Sowing religious tensions in Bahrain as a defence strategy – a King’s tale

... has allowed the first Christian church to be constructed in Bahrain … By giving a construction permit for the first church and catholic vicariate in Bahrain, the king of Bahrain introduced himself as an open-minded man.” According to Shia Rights Watch – prominent rights organization based in Washington D.C - over 35 mosques have been destroyed in Bahrain since 2011, all in the name of the regime’ state policy against the Shia community. The state began its attacks against ...