Mass release buys time for Hamad, but new opposition movement will renew the challenge


Issue 851 - 18 Apr 2009 | 2 minute read

Bahrain’s King has earned a breathing space, but only real concessions can defuse the impact of a soon to be launched extra-parliamentary alliance with political and religious appeal.

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