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Maryam Al-Khawaja - Bahraini Human Rights Activist

The future of the Gulf state of Bahrain remains uncertain after months of protests inspired by the Arab Spring. Stephen Sackur speaks to human rights campaigner Maryam Al-Khawaja.

The future of the Gulf state of Bahrain remains uncertain after 18 months of street protests inspired by the Arab Spring. Some of the most outspoken Bahraini critics of the ruling Khalifa family are behind bars, and violent clashes between police and demonstrators continue. Maryam Al-Khawaja is a prominent human rights campaigner whose father was sentenced to life in prison for plotting to overthrow the government. Who will win the fight for Bahrain's future?

30 minutes

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Role Contributor
Interviewer Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Maryam Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja

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