U.S. Diplomats Urge Bahrain To Talk To Protesters

from National Public Radio

The Persian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain is ruled by a 200-year-old Sunni dynasty. Bahrain's majority Shiite population has been largely excluded from top government jobs and now wants change. PBS NewsHour reporter Margaret Warner talks to Renee Montagne about the crack down on protesters.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, May 18, 2011