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Bahraini uprising (2011–present) edit

Main article: Bahraini uprising (2011–present)
 
Over 100,000 of Bahrainis taking part in the "March of Loyalty to Martyrs", honoring political dissidents killed by security forces, on 22 February.

The protests in Bahrain started on 14 February, and were initially aimed at achieving greater political freedom and respect for human rights; they were not intended to directly threaten the monarchy.[1][2]: 162–3  Lingering frustration among the Shiite majority with being ruled by the Sunni government was a major root cause, however the protests in Tunisia and Egypt are cited as the inspiration for the demonstration that took place in Bahrain.[1][2]: 65  The protests were largely peaceful until a pre-dawn raid by police on 17 February to clear protestors from Pearl Roundabout in Manama, in which police killed four protesters.[2]: 73–4  Following the raid, some protesters began to expand their aims to a call for the end of the monarchy.[3] On 18 February army forces opened fire on protesters when they tried to reenter the roundabout, fatally wounding one.[2]: 77–8  The following day protesters reoccupied Pearl Roundabout after the government ordered troops and police to withdraw.[2]: 81 [4] Subsequent days saw large demonstrations; on 21 February a pro-government Gathering of National Unity drew tens of thousands,[2]: 86 [5] whilst on 22 February the number of protestors at the Pearl Roundabout peaked at over 150,000 after more than 100,000 protesters marched there.[2]: 88  On 14 March, Saudi-led GCC forces were requested by the government and entered the country,[2]: 132  which the opposition called an "occupation".[6]

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa declared a three-month state of emergency on 15 March and asked the military to reassert its control as clashes spread across the country.[2]: 139 [7] On 16 March, armed soldiers and riot police cleared the protesters' camp in the Pearl Roundabout, in which 3 policemen and 3 protesters were reportedly killed.[2]: 133–4 [8] Later, on 18 March, the government tore down Pearl Roundabout monument.[2]: 150 [9] After the lifting of emergency law on 1 June,[10] several large rallies were staged by the opposition parties.[11] Smaller-scale protests and clashes outside of the capital have continued to occur almost daily.[12][13] On 9 March 2012 over 100,000 protested in what the opposition called "the biggest march in our history".[14][15]

The police response has been described as a "brutal" crackdown on "peaceful and unarmed" protestors, including doctors and bloggers.[16][17][18][19] The police carried out midnight house raids in Shia neighbourhoods, beatings at checkpoints, and denial of medical care in a "campaign of intimidation".[20][21][22][23] More than 2,929 people have been arrested,[24][25] and at least five people died due to torture while in police custody.[2]: 287,288  On 23 November 2011 the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry released its report on its investigation of the events, finding that the government had systematically tortured prisoners and committed other human rights violations.[2]: 415–422  It also rejected the government's claims that the protests were instigated by Iran.[26] Although the report found that systematic torture had stopped,[2]: 417  the Bahraini government has refused entry to several international human rights groups and news organizations, and delayed a visit by a UN inspector.[27][28] More than 120 people had died since the start of the uprising in Bahrain.[29]

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  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference reutbahdor was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry". BICI.
  3. ^ "Bahrain mourners call for end to monarchy". The Guardian. 18 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Day of transformation in Bahrain's 'sacred square'". BBC News. 19 February 2011.
  5. ^ "Bangladeshis complain of Bahrain rally 'coercion'". BBC News. 17 March 2011.
  6. ^ "Gulf States Send Force to Bahrain Following Protests". BBC News. 14 March 2011. Archived from the original on 20 April 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
  7. ^ "Bahrain declares state of emergency after unrest". Reuters. 15 March 2011.
  8. ^ "Curfew Follows Deadly Bahrain Crackdown – Curfew Enforced, Several Dead and Hundreds Injured as Security Forces Use Tanks and Helicopters To Quash Protest". Al Jazeera English. 16 March 2011. Archived from the original on 14 April 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
  9. ^ Farmer, Ben (18 March 2011). "Bahrain authorities destroy Pearl Roundabout". The Daily Telegraph.
  10. ^ Chulov, Martin (1 June 2011). "Bahrain sees new clashes as martial law lifted". The Guardian.
  11. ^ "Thousands rally for reform in Bahrain". Reuters. 11 June 2011.
  12. ^ "Bahrain live blog 25 Jan 2012". Al Jazeera. 25 January 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  13. ^ "Heavy police presence blocks Bahrain protests". Al Jazeera. 15 February 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  14. ^ "Bahrain protesters join anti-government march in Manama". BBC. 9 March 2012.
  15. ^ "Mass pro-democracy protest rocks Bahrain". Reuters. 9 March 2012.
  16. ^ Law, Bill (6 April 2011). "Police Brutality Turns Bahrain Into 'Island of Fear'. Crossing Continents (via BBC News). Retrieved 15 April 2011.
  17. ^ Press release (30 March 2011). "USA Emphatic Support to Saudi Arabia". Zayd Alisa (via Scoop). Retrieved 15 April 2011.
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  19. ^ Cockburn, Patrick (18 March 2011). "The Footage That Reveals the Brutal Truth About Bahrain's Crackdown – Seven Protest Leaders Arrested as Video Clip Highlights Regime's Ruthless Grip on Power". The Independent. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
  20. ^ Wahab, Siraj (18 March 2011). "Bahrain Arrests Key Opposition Leaders". Arab News. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
  21. ^ Law, Bill (22 March 2011). "Bahrain Rulers Unleash 'Campaign of Intimidation'". Crossing Continents (via BBC News). Retrieved 15 April 2011.
  22. ^ (registration required) "UK – Bahrain Union Suspends General Strike". Financial Times. 22 March 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  23. ^ Chick, Kristen (1 April 2011). "Bahrain's Calculated Campaign of Intimidation – Bahraini Activists and Locals Describe Midnight Arrests, Disappearances, Beatings at Checkpoints, and Denial of Medical Care – All Aimed at Deflating the Country's Pro-Democracy Protest Movement". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
  24. ^ "Bahrain inquiry confirms rights abuses – Middle East". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
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  27. ^ "Report: Doctors targeted in Bahrain". Al Jazeera. 18 July 2011. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  28. ^ "Bahrain delays U.N. investigator, limits rights group visits". Reuters. 1 March 2012.
  29. ^ Gregg Carlstrom (23 April 2012). "Bahrain court delays ruling in activists case". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 14 June 2012.

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Tree of Life

The Tree of Life (Shajarat-al-Hayat) in Bahrain is approximately 400 year-old, 32 feet or 9.75 m high Prosopis cineraria[2] tree located 1.2 miles or 2 kilometers from Jebel Dukhan. The tree stands on top of a 25-foot or 7.6-m high sandy hill.

The tree is a local tourist attraction, as it is the only major tree growing in the area. The tree is visited by approximately 50,000 tourists every year and the tree often is damaged by graffiti carvings. It is also believed to be the site for cults practising ancient rites. [3]

Trees and shrubs of Prosopis genus are extremely well adapted to arid environments with one of the deepest known root systems.[4]

The tree is mentioned in the movie L.A. Story.[5]

Bahrain's Most Attractive Touristic Place edit

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A beautiful picture of the Tree of Life

The Tree of Life stands alone, miles away from any water source and vegetation that could be linked to explain its mysterious survival. Surviving at the heart of the desert, alone and marooned for the past 4 centuries has truly made it one of the world’s most remarkable phenomena.

The mystery of its survival in such harsh conditions has made it a legend among the people of Bahrain, and has attracted people from all around the world curious to see it first hand. The 400-year-old natural wonder has baffled biologists and scientists for years, and even though they’ve come up with several theories, it remains an enigma. The mesquite tree, some say its roots spread very deep and wide, reaching unknown sources of water, but no one has been able to prove it.

"Locals have their own explanations when it comes to the secret of the Tree of Life, but theirs have little to do with science. Many of them believe this is the actual location of the Garden of Eden, while Bedouins are convinced the tree has been blessed by Enki, the mythical God of water. Whatever the explanation, it’s amazing how Sharajat-al-Hayat, as the Arabs call it, has kept growing continuously for around 4 centuries XX un".

However, recent findings show that the Garden of Eden has finally been found. Archaeologist Juris Zarins believes he's found it, the longs lost paradise of Dilmun where the eternal tree stands has finally been found. History also reveals that scholars long ago began reading literature to find for answers to this mystery. They not only found revelations about Eden and Adam and the "lady of the rib" but also about a Great Flood, a Sumerian hero called Gilgamesh and his search for the Tree of Life. There was even a serpent. Gilgamesh had gone "down" from Sumer to the Gulf area where he had been told he would find a plant that would give him eternal life. Many believe that it is this plant that we now know as the Tree of Life. XX off

The Tree of Life that is 32-foot in height and overlooks a golden sea of sand has been penned down in many books, researches, and articles. It has been one of the most natural wonders of the world and has ranked fourth in the Official New Seven Wonders of Nature campaign unXXX. A Tiki Travel book has described the Tree of Life as a must-see wonder: "Although it seems like a chore to reach, the Tree of Life is worth the visit for the oddity of it. The tree is covered in graffiti, although this is not visible until you get up close (xxx)."

Regardless of the answers to the 400 years old mystery tree, "the tree has shown no sign of dying, and continues to inspire as it stands proudly in the tiny desert nation. Only a mile from the tree is the hazy Jebel Dukhan, the highest point in Bahrain. From 440 feet above sea level, the hill allows for a true appreciation of the barren landscape in which this tree has thrived (XX)."

  1. ^ Nada, Dhaif|Dhaif, Nada]] (14 June 2012). "By targeting us doctors, Bahrain's state shows no one is beyond its grasp". "The Guardian". Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Tree of Life, Bahrain". Wondermondo.
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  4. ^ "Mesquite". Desertusa.com. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
  5. ^ [2].
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