Bahrain Braces For Shi'ite Revolt

  • Middle East Newsline
  • February 14, 2012
ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain has deployed thousands of troops to quell
another Shi'ite revolt.
Bahrain's military and Interior Ministry have deployed more than 10,000
troops around Manama to stop plans by Shi'ites to storm the capital. The
Shi'ites, who comprise a majority of Bahrain, intend to march toward an area
termed "Freedom Square" outside Manama on Feb. 14.
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