Embassy of the United States, Manama

The Embassy of the United States to Bahrain is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Bahrain. The building is located in Zinj, a district of the capital, Manama.[1] The post of U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain is currently held by Steven C. Bondy.

United States Embassy in Manama
LocationZinj, Manama
AddressBuilding 979, Road 3119, Block 331
Coordinates26°12′17″N 50°34′15″E
AmbassadorSteven C. Bondy
Websitebh.usembassy.gov

The embassy is one of two major American installations in Bahrain, the other being Naval Support Activity Bahrain, a base which houses the main United States Navy operations in the Persian Gulf.[2]

History

The embassy was dedicated on 4 July 1990 and occupied in December that year. The building was constructed in accordance with Department of State security requirements.[3]

Embassy sections

The following is a list of the sections and offices housed within the embassy.[4]

  • U.S. Citizen Services
  • Visa Services
  • United States Commercial Service
  • Information Resource Center
  • Regional English Language Office
  • Public Affairs
  • Educational Advisor

Protests

Bahraini citizens and activists have protested outside of the embassy for various reasons, including anti-Iraq War demonstrations, the presence of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, and to protest Israeli actions in the Middle East.[5] The U.S. had seen by some as a proxy for the Israeli government when Israel and Bahrain didn't have diplomatic relations.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Embassy Location". Embassy of the United States Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  2. "NSA Bahrain". CNIC | Naval Support Activity Bahrain. U.S. Navy. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  3. Bahrain, 1994 Post Report (Volume 9323 of Department of State publication ed.). U.S. Department of State. 1994. p. 7. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  4. "About the Embassy". Embassy of the United States Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Department of State. Archived from the original on 31 July 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  5. "Protesters throw petrol bombs at US embassy in Manama". Agence France Presse - English. April 5, 2002.
  6. "Protests still rage across Middle East following killing of Yassin". Agence France Presse. 24 March 2004.
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