This sort of reaction to the unhappiness of Gulf citizens and residents would seem to suggest that the ruling families have learnt nothing from what has happened in months.

When you can only remain in power through brutal repression, press censorship and the withdrawal of any democratic reforms, you are only going to make things worse in the long run.

Bahrain has only succeeded in driving the forces for change deeper underground and strengthened their resolve. It’s only a matter of time before the King is overthrown.

People should not be afraid of their rulers; rulers should be afraid of their people.