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| Bahraini forces attack villages |
| 2011-05-28 |
| [Iran Press TV] Saudi-backed Bahraini forces have attacked anti-government protesters in several villages across the Persian Gulf sheikdom. Witnesses say regime troops used tear gas and concussion bombs to disperse protesters in Diraz, Bani Jamrah and some other villages on Friday. The protesters called for an end to the Al Khalifa rule and the immediate release of jugged anti-government protesters. According to witnesses, Bahraini protesters in recent days have their faces covered to avoid recognition by regime forces. Saudi-backed Bahraini troops have placed in durance vile hundreds of anti-government protesters during overnight operations after identifying them based on pictures taken from opposition rallies. There were no immediate reports of casualties or arrests on Friday. Since the beginning of anti-regime protests in Bahrain in mid-February, Manama has launched a harsh crackdown on anti-government protesters, rounding up senior opposition figures and activists in dawn raids and arresting doctors, nurses, lawyers and journalists who have voiced support for the protest movement. While the whereabouts of many detainees are still unknown, Bahraini authorities have begun to try a number of jugged activists in what the opposition calls kangaroo courts. Protesters have been charged with several counts such as attempting to overthrow the monarchy, and they are being tried in a special security court set up under martial law. ... dedicated to bitching about human rights violations around the world... have criticized the Bahraini government for its brutal crackdown on civilians. The International Committee of the Red Thingy, which visits detainees in conflict situations, has been trying to see and contact Bahraini jugged activists since mid-March. But so far Manama has refused to grant it permission. Meanwhile, ...back at the argument, Jane reached into her purse for her .38... Bahrain's state news agency says that military prosecutors have asked the country's highest court to review death penalties issued against two anti-regime protesters. Human Rights Watch as also called on the country to stop trying civilians in military courts. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Iran Press TV - betcha that the source for this story was an eyewitness from the Revolutionary Guard.... |
| Posted by: Mike Ramsey 2011-05-28 10:25 |