Bahraini forces fire tear gas at protestors

Wed Feb 6, 2013 09:11:23

Bahraini demonstrators have staged anti-regime protest rallies across the country to renew their calls for freedom and democracy, Al-Alam reports.

The Bahraini security forces also attacked protesters and used poisonous tear gas to disperse protesters chanting anti-regime slogans on Tuesday.

The demonstrations have been held in districts of Malkiya, Al Nabih Saleh, Al Maamir and Shahrakkan.

The Bahraini uprising against the Al Khalifa rule in the Persian Gulf island began in February 2011. The regime promptly launched a brutal crackdown on peaceful protests and called in Saudi-led Arab forces from neighboring states.

The Manama regime has arrested many rights activists, doctors, and nurses since the revolution began.
 
In the face of mounting pressure to end their popular revolution, Bahraini protesters vow to continue holding anti-regime demonstrations until their demand for a democratically-elected government is met.

A report, published by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry in November 2011, found that the Al Khalifa regime had used excessive force in the crackdown and blamed Manama for torturing political activists, politicians, and protesters.

Amnesty International also has warned about the Bahraini regime’s misuse of tear gas against protesters and called for an investigation into the tear gas-related deaths.
 

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