2011 Bahraini parliamentary by-election

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Shias denounce Bahrain elections as fake

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Bahraini nationals in UK cast ballots in parliamentary elections

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Lawmakers swear allegiance during first meeting of new parliament

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Bahraini protesters clash with police

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Bahrain opposition boycotts runoff election

A parliamentary by-election was held in Bahrain on 24 September 2011 following the withdrawal of 18 members of the largest political party in parliament, al Wefaq, in protest at governmental actions during the Bahraini uprising. Security forces closed Pearl Roundabout and attacked protestors in the village of Sanabis. The second round of elections were held on 1 October 2011.