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Bahrain hoping for strong attendance

Despite stories of ongoing unrest within the country, organisers of the Bahrain Grand Prix are hoping for a good turnout at this month's race. Sunni-ruled Bahrain has been the scene of protests and demonstrations since 2011, with Shiite Muslim groups demanding political and social reforms inspired by the Arab Spring uprisings seen in neighbouring countries. As recently as this week, security forces used stun grenades and teargas to disperse anti-government protestors in the town of Malkiya, whilst demonstrators voicing their opposition to the continued detention of 'political prisoners' - and highlighting the F1 race as a symbol of the divisions within the country – were met with similar...
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