The Regime’s Practices in Bahrain: Poverty as a Tool of Political and Economic Oppression
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed annually on October 17, serves as a platform to shed light on global social and economic crises.
In this context, the world witnesses the worsening poverty situation in Bahrain — a model of wealth plundering and resource exploitation by the Al Khalifa regime. Under its tyrannical rule, the Bahraini people suffer from severe economic challenges that worsen due to policies that monopolize power and wealth without regard for justice or equitable distribution.
Exploitation of Wealth and the Rise of Poverty in Bahrain
In Bahrain, where economic crises have deep roots, the practices of the Al Khalifa regime stand out as it exercises absolute control over the nation’s resources while marginalizing citizens and burdening them with unjustified taxes. Instead of being directed toward development and improving people’s lives, these taxes are squandered through poor planning and reckless spending.
The ordinary citizen struggles with low wages and limited opportunities, while the ruling elite accumulates the wealth of the nation, leaving the people trapped in a vicious cycle of hardship and poverty.
A Call for Action and Justice
At this critical juncture, the call for comprehensive social and economic reform becomes essential. Development and prosperity cannot be achieved without uprooting corruption and injustice. Civil society organizations and international bodies must unite their efforts to pressure the Al Khalifa regime to end its repressive practices and to ensure a more transparent and just distribution of national wealth. Social justice is not merely a demand—it is the cornerstone of stability and prosperity for all nations.
A Vision to Restore Stolen Rights
The right to self-determination and the end of tyranny—demands echoed by the people of Bahrain—require that the nation’s plundered wealth be returned to its rightful owners. It also calls for the establishment of an economic system that places the citizen at the heart of both political and economic processes. The hope lies in building a social safety network that guarantees every individual a dignified life and fosters an environment that promotes equal opportunities.
The Importance of Fighting Poverty and Corruption
Under such oppression, combating poverty in Bahrain becomes part of a broader global struggle against political and economic monopolization. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is not only a moment for reflection on these challenges, but also an opportunity to intensify pressure on regimes that deepen poverty through resource theft and failed governance. No genuine progress can be achieved without confronting these realities with determination and sustaining efforts toward creating a better future for all.
