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"Based on the current information the FIA has at this stage, it is satisfied that all the proper security measures are in place for the running of a Formula One World Championship event in Bahrain.""Therefore, the FIA confirms that the 2012 Gulf Air F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain will go ahead as scheduled on Sunday, April 22."
In protest, Bahraini youths promised "three days of rage" from April 20 - 22. In 2011, they and human rights activists got F1's race cancelled. It's governing body did the right thing. This year, president/CEO Bernie Ecclestone claims all's well. We're coming, saying:
"I know people who live there, and it's all quiet and peaceful." At age 81, perhaps senility replaced reason. Money always matters most. Bahrain's 2010 F1 Grand Prix drew 100,000 visitors and grossed half a billion dollars.
The Al-Khalifa monarchy wants it this year for reasons besides revenue. It's seen as a way to improve Bahrain's image and create an illusion of normalcy despite daily state-sponsored terror against peaceful protesters.
Amnesty International (AI) highlighted "flawed reforms," saying:
"With the world's eyes on Bahrain as it prepares to host the Grand Prix, no-one should be under any illusions that the country's human rights crisis is over.""The authorities are trying to portray the country as being on the road to reform, but we continue to receive reports of torture and use of unnecessary and excessive force against protests."
A Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry report said:
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