Posted in Bahrain forum
Hi,
I just wanted to have a voice as a woman living in Bahrain.
I was running at 10:30 AM in Amwaj Islands when a man pulled over in a round-a-bout and rolled down his window. He waved me over as if he needed directions. The situation seemed innocent because many visitors have been lost in Amwaj before, and it was in broad daylight in Amwaj.
I jogged over and he started asking me questions like "Where is Tala....how do I get there....etc" I pointed him in the right direction. Then he started asking me "Where is the Lagoon..." I began to feel that something was not right. I suddenly looked down, and saw that he had TAKEN OUT HIS **** and was ********** it off!!! He was trying keep me there by asking stupid questions so that he could ......
Disgusted and shocked, I cursed at him and ran off. I waved down the Amwaj Security and luckily the man was caught. I spent the whole morning at the police station pressing charges and feeling violated as a woman.
THIS MAN'S NAME IS HASSAN MOHAMMED HASSAN BAHBOOD.
Friends have told me that he might just get off the hook, get a fine or get a maximum of 2 days in jail????
I am just so appalled by this man's actions. I feel hurt and violated. I could not believe that something like that happened in a neighborhood like Amwaj which is regarded as safe.
I've also heard that I'm not the only one, and this is not the first occurrence in Amwaj.
I just don't understand why a man would violate and disrespect a woman like that on the street. Why do these men feel that any woman walking on the street is a sex object????
I feel so sad, disappointed, and very let down in the culture and in the legal system. The fact that it is accepted that all women walking on the street is a sex object. The fact that the police actually had a small chuckle when I told them about my experience. Bahrain is a conservative country and a crime like this should be carried out with severe punishments, not just a fine or 2 days in jail. Even in more liberal countries, this man would have been given more punishment.
......so to all the women in Bahrain. Please be safe when you go out alone. Always try to go out with a buddy. If you must go alone, DO NOT EVER TALK to anyone, no matter how innocent the situation may seem. Take precautions no matter where you live, even if you think your neighborhood is safe.
Last note, I would like to thank the Amwaj Manager because he is the only person that seemed to take this situation seriously. I'm really thankful that at least one person sees the seriousness of the situation.
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posted by Yvonne Black in Bahrain forum
So George you feel that I insulted you? Like they way you insulted everywoman by making like of the subject? This is not about you it’s about what happened to poor Angel.
I didn’t need to comment on what you said because it was stupid.
So make this be the end of this and get on with your life
Sexually Harassed In Amwaj Island
posted by Deleted user in Bahrain forum
Hi Angel, I am sorry to hear about what happen to you, and it's really scary. I guess this topic turns into a nasty conversation. There's a lot of ignorance in this world and people doesn't know the meaning of the word compassion.
On the other hand, there's good and bad people everywhere, we just need to be careful where we go and with who we talk to. Now you know next time you need to apply what we learned in US schools when we were little, Do not talk to strangers. I am really surprised about what happen to you specially in that area,, i don't live in Bahrain, but i visit that country 6 to 7 times a year, and I really like Bahrain. I don't know if can get a pepper spray and use it there, but please be careful and always look behind your back and the most important thing, speak up and denounce any incident .
please stay safe..Sexually Harassed In Amwaj Island
posted by Yvonne Black in Bahrain forum
George
If you think that what I said was an insult to you then you should think about what you said and all the billions of women in the world that have been attacked and sexually assaulted.
I’m glad you’ve travelled but sad you have learnt nothing. Everywhere you go in the world there is good and bad and even in your own country which I’ve been to.
Your experience and that of women in this country will be very different so you do not know what happens. I just met a woman how had to move home as she was constantly harassed just going to the cold store and the last straw was when she was chased home. Many covered ladies have men shouting things at them as they walk peacefully about their business and friends called bitch for no reason and they think because they say it in Arabic they don't understand. I've also been followed but i can stand up for myself and chase these men off.
So no matter where in the world you are there is good and bad. It’s good that this world does not affect you and you live in peace. Most of my time here has been good, but a woman's world is different than that of a man's here.
And you trying to tear down England just show what a little man you are
Sexually Harassed In Amwaj Island
posted by Yvonne Black in Bahrain forum
Angel, sorry to hear what happened to you and I’m glad that you named and shamed this man, if only you had a photo so people could see his face. Unfortunately you are not alone. I’ve been here for 2 years and this has not happened to me but a few women that I know and I’ve heard many more stories; and I’m disappointed that the police did not take it seriously; maybe there might be a civil route you can go down.
As for George I don’t know how you feel this is funny and a joke. I hope that none of the women in your family or any that you care about are ever harassed or attacked and see how funny it. What happened to Angel has happened to thousands of women here. I don’t know how much you’ve travelled but if you are comparing real life to a movie you really need to get out more.
You really need to think before you open your mouth