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Sunday, August 21, 2011

[chottala.com] Gulf sheikhdom Bahrain Protesters Clash With Security Forces



Bahrain Protesters Clash With Security Forces
Bahrain Protests
Bahraini anti-government protesters on a rooftop wave national flags as they look over thousands gathered below during a rally Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Sehla, Bahrain, that was organized by Al-Wefaq, the largest Shiite opposition group. A senior Al-Wefaq official says the group will boycott next month's special parliamentary elections. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)

08/18/11 04:59 PM ET   AP

MANAMA, Bahrain — Bahraini security forces have fired tear gas against bands of anti-government protesters across the tense Gulf island kingdom.

Small-scale clashes have become a near nightly event in Bahrain between police and mostly Shiite demonstrators demanding greater rights. The street skirmishes Thursday appeared bigger and more widespread after calls on social media for stronger protest gatherings.

An Associated Press journalist saw forces fire tear gas in the capital Manama and in Shiite-dominated suburbs to try to disperse protesters. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Bahrain's majority Shiites began protests in February inspired by other Arab uprisings. Shiites claim widespread discrimination at the hands of Sunni rulers.

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/18/bahrain-protesters-clash-_n_930877.html

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