Headline Title:  South Korea suspends tear gas supplies to Bahrain 07 January 2014 South Korea today announced a halt to shipments of tear gas to Bahrain, following pressure from Amnesty International and other human rights groups which worked alongside Bahrain Watch’s ‘Stop the Shipment’ campaign. “The South Korean authorities should be commended for this move to help prevent further human rights violations in Bahrain, which comes after sustained campaigning Read more [...]

MANAMA, Bahrain -- Many sailors in Bahrain are questioning the Defense Department's decision to eliminate imminent danger pay for servicemembers stationed in this island nation, which has the largest security presence of any navy base. The Pentagon's move, announced Friday, will mean that servicemembers based here will lose a $225-per-month pay incentive that has been in effect since 1997. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, home to the U.S. 5th Fleet, has the biggest Navy security Read more [...]

Second Bahrain retail fair heldSuad Hamada (Bahrain Roundup) / 8 January 2014 The four-day second Bahrain retail fair and seminar was held this week at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Addressing the gathering, Nader Al Moayyed, undersecretary Read more [...]