An unidentified Bahraini man passes a wall painted with a Quranic verse urging God to keep the country safe, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, in Jidhafs, Bahrain, on the outskirts of the capital Manama, The area has been the scene of frequent tire fires and clashes between restive villagers and riot police at a time of crackdowns and violence ahead of Oct. 23 parliamentary elections. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali