Bahrain detains potential protestors ahead of Grand Prix

by admin
Apr 9, 2013

Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday that Bharaini police had arrested 20 opposition activists in the towns near Bahrain’s Formula One circuit in a sign of rising political tension before the Grand Prix in April.

The Grand Prix is the biggest sporting event hosted by the country and the government is hoping to get a big turnout this year despite continuing unrest and dissent over the current leadership.

The HRW statement said that detentions were made without a warrant and with the intention of preventing a repeat of last year’s protests which received worldwide attention.

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