Bahrainis Continue Nationwide Protests against Al Khalifa Regime (+Photos)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Bahraini people from all walks of life continued demonstrations in most cities of the Persian Gulf country on the six anniversary of the popular uprising in the Arab kingdom.
The Bahraini people held the rallies on Tuesday night to mark the sixth anniversary of the February 14 Revolution and voice their outrage over the Manama regime’s continued crackdown on dissent.
The peaceful protests came after Bahraini security forces attacked similar rallies on Tuesday morning. the Al Khalifa regime’s security forces fired tear gas to disperse and suppress the people participating in the rallies.
The uprising in Bahrain began on February 14, 2011. Protesters initially called for political reforms and a constitutional monarchy. However, the demand later changed to an outright call for the ouster of the Al Khalifa family following its brutal crackdown on popular protests.
Scores of people have been killed in the crackdown and security forces have arrested hundreds including doctors and nurses. Dozens of demonstrators have also been sentenced to jail terms for attending street protests.
