Sehla

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Sehla (Arabic:سهلة) is a village located in the north of Bahrain, on the outskirts of the capital city Manama. It is located in the Northern Governorate administrative region and is west of Khamis. The village is divided into two sections; North Sehla and South Sehla. This is due to the construction of a highway that passes through the village's centre. [1]

Contents

Subdivisions

Sehla is divided into two sections:

Political activity

In 2008, protestors clashed with police in the village, which left three cars and a workshop burned down. [4]

Infrastructure

The highway passing through the village is currently scheduled for expansion work. [1]

Notable residents

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References

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