Strikes and Arrests in Bahrain

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On March 14th, 43 demonstrators were arrested, after the Government had —— firm orders to security forces to break up demonstrations. After this, ere wes of the oil company expressed the opinion that they hi ped the strike would collapse. Bahrain is virtually a British possession, and when here was a political upsurge the Tory Government deported the leaders to St. Helena. It is to be hoped that the Labour Government does not emulate them in helping to prop up 2 completely undemocr~ atic and reactionary set-upe Editorial note: Next issue of The Week will contain a background article on Bahrain.