Bahrain police open fire at protesters in capital

[Turborama]

Source: AP Via Forbes

By BARBARA SURK , 06.03.11, 06:21 AM EDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Eyewitnesses say Bahraini police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters marching toward Pearl Square in the country’s capital.

The downtown square was the epicenter of weeks of Shiite-led protests against Sunni rulers earlier this year in the Gulf kingdom.

Friday’s march in Manama comes two days after authorities lifted emergency rule. It was imposed in March to quell demonstrations by Bahrain’s Shiite majority demanding greater freedoms and inspired by uprisings across the Arab world.

At least 30 people have died since February, when protests erupted in the tiny island nation, which hosts the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet.

Read more: http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/06/03/general-ml-bahrain_8498098.html

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[JCMach1]

1. and the American hypocrisy will no doubt continue...

[TatonkaJames]

2. We see protests from most everywhere but our allies ?

We stand beside them ? No news coverage ? Hmmm....

[Javaman]

3. Are the saudi's still helping the rulers of bahrain by dropping bombs from US made f-16's? nt