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Bahrain's dawn of democracy proves false for Shia

By William Wallis

Published: May 3 2006 03:00 | Last updated: May 3 2006 03:00

In the second of a series on Middle East Shia communities, William Wallis reports on growing disillusionment with Sunni Rule.

A few blocks away from the new waterfront developments that Bahrain's rulers hope will secure the kingdom's future as a regional banking centre, there are signs of budding revolt.

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