Saudi Arabia sends troops into Bahrain, so why not Libya?

Multiple sources are confirming that Saudi Arabia has moved approximately 1,000 troops into the neighboring nation of Bahrain to help quell the ongoing protests there. A Saudi official told the Associated Press that the troops were sent in to help secure vital infrastructure such as the numerous oil installations on the island.

Bahrain, which has been mostly overlooked during the recent Middle East protest coverage, has had regular protests similar to Egypt and Tunisia since mid-February. The protests have focused around the capital city of Manama.