Bahrain mourners call for toppling of monarchyMANAMA, Bahrain (AP)—Thousands of mourners called for the downfall of Bahrain’s ruling monarchy and worshippers at Friday prayers chanted against the king as anger shifted toward the nation’s highest authorities after a deadly assault on protesters. Four protesters were killed and 231 wounded when riot police drove activists from a makeshift camp in Pearl Square in Manama, the capital, on Thursday. Dozens were detained.
Thousands of Yemenis protest nationwideSANAA, Yemen (AP)—Security forces have clashed with anti-government protesters in Yemen on the seventh consecutive day of demonstrations calling for the ouster of the president, a key U.S. ally.
Young Iraqis send Valentine to leaders
AFP, Feb. 13, 2011
BAGHDAD—Young Iraqis are to hold a Valentine’s Day rally on Monday to call on their leaders to love the war-battered country rather than rob its resources, an organiser told AFP.
BAGHDAD—Young Iraqis are to hold a Valentine’s Day rally on Monday to call on their leaders to love the war-battered country rather than rob its resources, an organiser told AFP.
“We do not want Valentine’s Day to be only one day of love but a celebration for reform, democracy, citizenship and freedom,” said Karnas Ali, a young engineer.
The watchdog Transparency International rates Iraq as the world’s fourth most corrupt, with diplomats and local officials often citing widespread graft as a major obstacle to its post-war reconstruction and development.
Hundreds protest in southern Iraqi cityBAGHDAD (AP)—Hundreds of Iraqi demonstrators massed in the southern city of Basra Thursday to demand the ouster of the local governor, a day after a similar anti-government protest sparked violence that killed three people.
Bahrain protesters urge more pressure on rulersMANAMA, Bahrain (AP)—Protesters demanding sweeping political reforms from Bahrain’s rulers held their ground Wednesday in an Egypt-style occupation of the capital’s landmark square, staging a third day of demonstrations.
Riot police storm Bahrain camp; 4 reported deadMANAMA, Bahrain (AP)—Armed patrols prowled neighborhoods and tanks appeared in the streets for the first time Thursday after riot police with tear gas and clubs drove protesters from a main square where they had demanded sweeping political change.
Unrest Spreads to Libya
BBC, Feb. 16, 2011
The pro-democracy movement has swept into Libya, where protesters clashed with police and government supporters overnight, reports the BBC. Hundreds of Libyans took to the streets of eastern port city Benghazi late on Tuesday to protest the arrest of rights campaigner. Fourteen were injured in the protest, including 10 police officers according to a Libyan newspaper. Protesters who threw stones at police were met with water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets say witnesses. Anti-government demonstrations have been organized for Thursday on the Internet to protest Col. Muammar Gaddafi, who has ruled Libya since seizing power in a coup in 1969.
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