November 23rd, is a historical
day for Bahrain and I consider it as the day of glory and proud for Bahrainis
and for H.M King Hamad.
“My pleasure to witness today
with the decent audience an important legal and political event, I consider it
the first in the region for its type and uniqueness, because for the first time
the state take the initiative solely immediately after the events without
waiting for international or regional pressures to form International
Investigation Committee involved respectable members ..” Bassiouni said.
“Having heard the important
speech of the Chair of the Independent Commission of Inquiry, we extend our
sincere thanks to the Chair and the Commissioners, as well as their staff, for
their remarkable efforts. You merit our deep appreciation. Your Report is of
profound value to us. By taking to heart your findings and recommendations, the
people of Bahrain can make this day one that will be remembered in the history
of this nation” King Hamad said
“The government must resign!”
Alwefaq said
BICI proved for the world
Hezbollah’s in Bahrain (Alwefaq) sectarian, racist, fake revolution and the
myth of Shiites majority in Bahrain.
THE MYTH OF SHIITES MAJORITY:
“According to the 2010 census,
the total number of persons residing in Bahrain is 1,234,571. Of these, 568,399
are Bahraini citizens (46%) and 666,172 are expatriates (54%).19 Of the total
population of Bahrain, 70% are Muslim, while the remaining 30% are Christian,
Hindu, Sikh, Jewish or followers of other faiths.20 There are no recent
publicly available figures on the exact size of the Sunni and Shia communities
of Bahrain. A census undertaken in 1941 prior to Bahrain‘s independence placed
the percentage of Sunnis at 48% and Shia at 52% of the Muslim population.21
Current unofficial estimates vary between 60-70% Shia and 30-40% Sunni,
although these figures, and demographic data in Bahrain generally, are a
contentious issue”
A leaked official study from July
4th to November 15th, 2010 published by Aljazeera on August
3rd, 2011 placed Sunnis at 51% and Shias at 49%.
THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELFARE
“The Government of Bahrain (GoB)
over the past ten years has embarked on a series of structural reforms. These
include the launch of Bahrain 2030‖, which the GoB describes as an economic
vision for the country, which emphasizes expansion of the service, financial,
tourism and high-tech sectors”
“New independent regulatory
bodies also have been established in association with the EDB. These include
agencies overseeing higher education, labour and telecommunications.
International consultancy firms have been actively involved in the
establishment and operation of most of these bodies”
“According to figures produced by
the Bahrain Economic Development Board, unemployment rates were below 4% at the
beginning of 2011, and subsequently rose to around 4% in the following months”
“According to the United Nations
Development Programme Human Development Index, Bahrain ranks above the Arab
regional average, and is 39th out of 169 countries for which data was available”
“Although there was job loss
during the financial crisis, most notably within the financial and real estate
sectors, the labour market for Bahrainis has remained relatively stable. Around
83% of the total workforce is comprised of non-nationals”
“Bahrain‘s economy has
experienced consistent growth over the past decade; the GDP real growth rate
was 3.1% in 2009 and 4% in 2010.47 GDP per capita has also been steadily
increasing and reached USD 20.475 in the first decade of the century”
EDUCATION
“Bahrain was the first country in
the GCC to introduce formal education in 1919. The literacy rate is nearly 90%.
Education is not compulsory, but all levels of education, including higher
education, are free to Bahrainis. There are three public universities in the
country. In addition, Bahrain has 15 private universities, as well as local branches
of foreign universities”
WOMEN RIGHTS
“The Supreme Council of Women was
established in 2001 as an advisory body with the stated goal of empowering
women at all levels of Bahraini society. Women were granted suffrage and the
right to stand for office under the National Action Charter. In 2006, a woman
was elected to the Council of Deputies for the first time in Bahrain. This was
the first time a woman was elected to a legislative chamber in the GCC.
Currently, the elected chamber of the National Assembly includes four women representatives.63
However, women make up 27.5% of the Consultative Council appointed by the King.
In 2006, Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa became the third woman to become President
of the UN General Assembly”
RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL TOLERANCE
“Relations between locals and
expatriates are generally cordial. Indeed, Bahrainis take pride in their
reputation for hospitality. Nonetheless, some sources of tension exist”
“Religious, sectarian and ethnic
identities are an important aspect of life in Bahrain. For many, Bahrain has
been a model of ethnic and intersectarian harmony, particularly when compared
with neighbouring societies”
“Some observers and political
commentators have depicted Bahraini society as deeply divided between two
monolithic communities, Shia and The existence of inter-sectarian tension in
Bahrain is undeniable, but a dichotomous image of Bahraini society is both
inaccurate and incomplete. Islam is not the only faith practised in Bahrain.
Rather, Bahrain is notable for having both Christian and Jewish communities
that have lived in the country for many years. Residents of Bahrain also adhere
to various other faiths, including Hinduism and Sikhism, and they are all
allowed to practise their religions freely. In addition, there are noticeable
and sometimes significant differences within the Shia and Sunni communities of
Bahrain in relation to their religious affiliation, political views, economic
fortunes and social grievances”
Now, Why Hezbollah in Bahrain is
racist and sectarian?
Alwefaq:
“Many Shia argue that sectarian
discrimination also exists in the economic sphere and claim that poverty levels
among Shia are far higher than among Sunnis. This, they believe, is evidence of
structural limitations designed to limit their influence in both the economic
and political spheres”
The report:
“The increase in wealth has not
however been equally shared across SOCIETY”
Alwefaq:
“Some Shia complain that
approvals to construct new mosques are not granted as readily as Sunni mosques,
while the GoB contends that the number of existing Shia mosques and shrines
surpasses that of Sunni places of worship in the country”
The report:
“Overall, the number of licensed Sunni
mosques as of 2008 is 360, while the number of licensed Shia places
of worship stands at 863 mosques and 589 ma‟atams”
Alwefaq:
Represent Hezbollah in Bahrain
that follow Wilayat Alfaqeeh ideology as Ali Salman said I’m servant to the
religious clerics.
The report:
“Many follow the guidance of
Iran‘s Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of the Qum School. Politically, the Grand
Ayatollah espouses the doctrine of Wilayat al-Faqih, which grants the religious
establishment supreme authority over matters of both faith and state”
That means Iran at least is part
of the fake revolution or actually the failed coup by its political religious
ideology. To illustrate more the Iranian ideological influence, you may read my
previous blog Shame on you Alwefaq http://ecokha85.blogspot.com/2011/10/shame-on-you-alwefaq.html.
Alwefaq:
The protesters were peaceful
chanting Shias and Sunnis are brothers!
The report:
“Individuals who had gathered at
the Financial Harbour began to interfere with traffic on the King Faisal Road.
A female member of the Sunni community was stopped by protesters while driving
her vehicle. The protesters then attacked her vehicle with sticks and knives.
The car was surrounded by a large number of demonstrators, who began pounding
on the vehicle and chanting anti-government slogans”
“The Commission received 434
complaints from members of the Sunni community. These included claims of
physical abuse, verbal abuse and threats to personal safety. The majority of
complainants claimed to have suffered emotional distress caused by these
violations or inconveniences. Some complainants stated that they were expressly
targeted because of their religious affiliation. In addition, the Commission
received complaints concerning damage to private property and Sunni mosques”
“The Commission received 102
complaints regarding physical abuse and 120 complaints regarding verbal abuse
suffered by individuals who claimed that they were targeted because they were
Sunni”
“Several individuals testified to
having witnessed the physical assault of other Sunnis. One witness stated that
his colleagues arrived at work covered in their own blood due to attacks by
protesters on the way to work.
Alwefaq is racist opposition"
The report:
“The expatriate population in
Bahrain is alleged to have been the target of violent attacks during the events
of February/March 2011. Most complaints received by the Commission pertained to
physical injuries, property damage, economic loss, deprivation of the freedom
of movement, denial of medical treatment and attacks at places of worship”
“According to reports by the GoB,
incitement against expatriates in Bahrain intensified in the aftermath of the
contested 2006 parliamentary elections. The GoB alleges that Al Wefaq is
responsible for fuelling antiforeigner sentiment and cites a number of articles
as inflammatory. For example, the GoB refers to an article published in 2009
which states that ―the majority of naturalized people are barbarians, ignorant,
naive, and they are from the mutaradia and natiha [alluding to Islamic
terminology of forbidden animal meat] – and they are of Sunni or Salafi origin”
“Al Wefaq criticised the GoB‘s
policy of hiring expatriate and guest workers whilst the unemployment rate of
Bahrainis remained high, particularly among the Shia population”
“Statements touched on a variety
of subjects including: increasing literacy rates among the naturalised;
preferential housing for the naturalised in predominantly Shia areas; the new
policy adopted by the Electricity & Water Authority to recruit
non-Bahrainis”
“During various demonstrations,
antiexpatriate and guest worker chants and slogans were heard. Demonstrators held
banners targeting naturalised Bahrainis, threatening them and asking them to
leave the country. Some of these banners read: Bahrain is free, free. Oh
naturalised get out; Bahrain is free free, Oh naturalised, Oh mercenary, Oh
killer, your departure time has come; and Shia plus Sunnis minus naturalised
equals a loving country”
After the above which is a brief
of what the report expose about Hezbollah’s Peaceful Violence Theory in
Bahrain, I’m waiting the implementations of King Hamad speech to end racism and
sectarianism in Bahrain:
“We are determined, God willing,
to ensure that the painful events our beloved nation has just experienced are
not repeated, but that we learn from them, and use our new insights as a
catalyst for positive change”
“WE DO NOT WANT, EVER AGAIN, to
see our country paralysed by intimidation and sabotage”
“WE DO NOT WANT, EVER AGAIN, to
learn that our expatriate work-force, which makes such valuable contributions
to the development of our nation, has been repeatedly terrorised by racist
gangs”
“WE DO NOT WANT, EVER AGAIN, to
see civilians tried anywhere else but in the ordinary courts”
“WE DO NOT WANT, EVER AGAIN, to
experience the murder of policemen and the persecution of their families for
the work they do in protecting us all; nor do we want, ever again, to discover
that any of our law enforcement personnel have mistreated anyone”
And I say:
“WE DO NOT WANT, EVER AGAIN,
Alwefaq and its leaders”
“WE DO NOT WANT, EVER AGAIN,
Nabeel Rajab to instigate for riots and vandalism”
“WE DO NOT WANT, EVER AGAIN, Isa
Qassim to raise Shia kids on hate speeches and sectarianism”
“WE DO NOT WANT, EVER AGAIN,
People follow Wilayat Alfaqih and conspire on Bahrain for Iran's ambition to rule the gulf by Shiism”
“WE DO NOT WANT, EVER AGAIN, any
pardons on criminals, plotters, and traitors of Bahrain”
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