The Army Has Been Called In

It appears as of today that the Bahraini army has been called into the streets as a precautionary measure. There's a soldier installed in the lobby of this hotel. There are two at each of the doors of the Gold Souk a block away, and a couple of policemen patrolling inside the enclosed souk a block in the other direction.

I cannot imagine any unrest here, but they are not taking any chances.

On the other hand, the BBC is back in business.