Bahraini Youth Vow 'Three Days of Rage' During F1 Race

April 13, 2012 from Al Jazeera English

The governing body of Formula 1 has confirmed that the Bahrain Grand Prix will continue as planned. Continued unrest and concerns about human rights violations had led to speculation that the race scheduled for April 22 would be called off. Ala'a Shehabi speaks to Al Jazeera from Manama about his conversation with Formula 1 Chief Bernie Ecclestone and the Bahraini youth who have promised "three days of rage" during the event.

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2012 Bahrain Grand Prix

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Manama

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Bernie Ecclestone

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Human rights in Bahrain

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