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Sakhir: A feeling of déjà vu in the desert
When the words Bahrain and Formula 1 appear in a sentence, racing is rarely the subject matter. Protests and phases of violence are again making up the headlines as the Grand Prix fraternity descends upon the Gulf State, with the questions posed 12 months resurfacing. But for the moment, at least, we’re going racing. We need to be clear. The issues in Bahrain have not suddenly occurred. The majority Shia population have long been yearning for improved human rights and greater political freedom. In 2011, the situation boiled over and the race was cancelled amid a still prominent uprising against the government. It has since become a target for protestors who want their voices to be heard...
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