Bahrainis Demand Downfall of Al-Khalifa Regime

Bahrainis Demand Downfall of Al-Khalifa Regime

FARS- 8 September, 2012

TEHRAN (FNA)- Bahraini protestors on Friday continued rallies in the capital and other cities across the island, demanding the overthrow of the Saudi-backed Al Khalifa dictatorial regime.

The Bahraini protesters chanted slogans like “al-Salmiyah(peacefulness)” to show the peaceful nature of their rallies but the al-Khalifa forces attacked demonstrators and arrested a number of them.

Other cities, including Sanabis and Karzakan, also witnessed huge rallies against the al-Khalifa regime.

Anti-government protesters have been holding peaceful demonstrations across Bahrain since mid-February 2011, calling for an end to the Al Khalifa dynasty’s over-40-year rule.

Violence against the defenseless people escalated after a Saudi-led conglomerate of police, security and military forces from the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) member states – Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar – were dispatched to the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom on March 13, 2011, to help Manama crack down on peaceful protestors.

So far, tens of people have been killed, hundreds have gone missing and thousands of others have been injured.

Police clampdown on protesters continues daily. Authorities have tried to stop organized protests by opposition parties over the past month by refusing to license them and using tear gas on those who turn up.

The opposition coalition wants full powers for the elected parliament and a cabinet fully answerable to parliament.

…Photo and Video Coverage of Protest Courtesy FARS HERE