On 17 March 2025, demonstrators, including the February 14 Youth Coalition, blocked a road with burning tires in Sanabis (Capital) as part of a demonstration to commemorate the anniversary of an anti-government demonstrator who was killed by police forces.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Bahrain Protests

1. Summary

Anti-government protesters blocked roads and burned tires in the Sanabis area of Manama, Bahrain's capital, on March 17, 2025. Protesters including the February 14 Youth Coalition held a memorial gathering to commemorate the anniversary of anti-government protesters killed by police in the past, with the current risk level assessed as low.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Metropolitan logistics delays: Potential short-term freight transport disruptions due to road blockades near Manama
• Energy-related facilities: Concerns over temporary impact on access to petroleum refining and aluminum smelting facilities within Bahrain
• Port connectivity: Potential operational disruptions to the road network connecting Manama port and industrial complexes
• Regional manufacturing: Minor impact on local production and logistics activities of foreign-invested companies based in Bahrain

3. Watch points

• Protest spread: Need to monitor whether protests expand beyond the Sanabis area to other regions
• Government response intensity: Track changes in Bahraini authorities' protest suppression levels and potential escalation of social tensions