Sensitive much? A new law has been approved by the king of Bahrain that allows a jail sentence of up to seven years and a fine of up to $26,500 for anybody who insults him, the flag, or the national emblem publicly. King Hamad’s new measure highlights the shaky ground for the Sunni Muslim-ruled state, which has faced Shi'ite Muslim demonstrators calling for more democracy since 2011. Bahrain is a U.S. ally, and provides a base for the Navy’s Fifth Fleet.
