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Bahraini king: Egypt’s revolutions an inspiration to all Arabs<\/strong>
\n31\/10\/2011 – ALMASRY ALYOUM <\/p>\n

Egyptian revolutions throughout history have been a source of inspiration to Arabs everywhere, and all have benefited from their positive examples, said Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa on Monday.<\/p>\n

After meeting with Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), the king said that Egypt’s stability affects the entire region.<\/p>\n

“We appreciate Egypt\u2019s honorable positions, leadership and people, vis-a-vis Bahrain,\u201d the king said.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, Shia movements in Bahrain took to the streets in February to demand greater representation and access to jobs and benefits.<\/p>\n

At least 30 were killed, hundreds wounded and more than 1000 arrested as a result, in a crackdown that enlisted the help of troops from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n

Although Shias are a majority in Bahrain, the Sunni Khalifa family rules the country. Saudi Arabia and the United States, two of Bahrain\u2019s influential allies, view the Khalifa regime as a bulwark against the regional influence of Shia Iran.<\/p>\n

Bahrain wishes to strengthen bilateral relations with Egypt, the king said, adding that he discussed with Tantawi means of economic, commercial, cultural, informational and military cooperation.
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