Bahrain 2011 Demonstrations (2 Viewers)

[Fred]

so far its a dictator every month!! i see 2 in one month pretty soon. not a bad rate considering no one imagined arabs in general will wake up and stop switching cheeks every time a dictator or catastrophe hits them.

Ya, this is a historic time in Arab history, and we are lucky to be living it.

That is absolutely disgusting. Shows how inhumane most of these dictators are.

 

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[ReBeL]

In Bahrain the main trade union has called for a national strike from Monday, Reuters reports.

"The Gulf Air trade union has told its members that the General Union of Bahraini Workers has called for a strike from 20 February," a Gulf Air employee told the news agency.

 

[K.O.]

 

[ReBeL]

http://totallycoolpix.com/2011/02/the-bahrain-protests/

 

[sateeh]

KO I have no idea where you got these pics from. Certainly none these were brought up since the 14th in any of the rallies, protests or funerals. The main emphasis of the whole action is Bahrain and Bahrainis united, that is why you see so many people here supporting this stand.

Just go down to the roundabout and I can assure you, you won't see any pictures of the Khamenai or even Hezbollah as it was suggested.

 

[K.O.]

KO I have no idea where you got these pics from. Certainly none these were brought up since the 14th in any of the rallies, protests or funerals. The main emphasis of the whole action is Bahrain and Bahrainis united, that is why you see so many people here supporting this stand.

Just go down to the roundabout and I can assure you, you won't see any pictures of the Khamenai or even Hezbollah as it was suggested.

These photos weren't taken from the Lulu roundabout simply because it was taken in the first day of the protests before they started gathering at the roundabout. The people from the 'Wefaq' party asked protesters in the roundabout to change their banners and slangs in front of international media. There are some photos showing 'protesters' removing some slangs painted on the Pearl roundabout.

Surely, this is very different from revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. The main goals are crystal clear.

P.S. I'm against what Bahraini forces did since the first day.

 

[sateeh]

They were taken down because people agreed on the common cause and how that should be demonstrated. Wefaq are not the only ones driving this and surely they are not controlling it. It was not just something to show the international media. You have a few hundreds there as opposed to the thousands that gathered and came out not only in the Lulu but also in the funerals and the Salmaneya hospital.

Well thank god you're against it because some people are actually condoning those barbaric actions.

 

[Nedvěd]

Fuck Bahrain, bunch of dicks, they are killing their people who are protesting peacefully.

 

[K.O.]

Fuck Bahrain, bunch of dicks, they are killing their people who are protesting peacefully.

 

[Nedvěd]

Well I mean the cunts who run Bahrain, not Bahrain as a country my bad. English fail.

 

[ReBeL]

Now, the biggest demonstration since the whole issue started is taking place in Manama. 30 thousands are calling for changing the regime.

P.S. If you think 30 thousands is a small number, you have to compare it to the number of Bahrainis and you wil find it is huge.

 

[K.O.]

30,000? That's 4.28% of Bahrainis, 2.34% of the entire population.

Yesterday, A pro-government rally of about 300,000 people. That's 42.86% of Bahrainis, 25% of the entire population. If 300,000 is an exaggerated figure, well, half of that is still 150,000. Quarter of that is 75,000 which is still bigger than 30,000.

http://theglobalherald.com/bahrain-thousands-attend-pro-government-rally/11680/

 

[ReBeL]

30,000? That's 4.28% of Bahrainis, 2.34% of the entire population.

Yesterday, A pro-government rally of about 300,000 people. That's 42.86% of Bahrainis, 25% of the entire population. If 300,000 is an exaggerated figure, well, half of that is still 150,000. Quarter of that is 75,000 which is still bigger than 30,000.

http://theglobalherald.com/bahrain-thousands-attend-pro-government-rally/11680/

you know that Bahrainis are less than 500000. right? Others are expatriates. I won't comment on the number, but I will leave it to people to think of the possibility of having 300000 out of 500000 in the streets.

 

[K.O.]

you know that Bahrainis are less than 500000. right? Others are expatriates. I won't comment on the number, but I will leave it to people to think of the possibility of having 300000 out of 500000 in the streets.

Bahrainis were 500,000 +10 years ago! They're at least 700,000 if not much more. You can check the video I posted of the pro-government rally, it's a proof of how large the rally is, unlike, those who talk about 30,000 people in pearl square where I believe it's physically impossible to put 5000 people there!

I live in Khobar by the way. I go to Bahrain every weekend, sometimes twice a week as I live next to the King Fahd Bridge.

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Now, why do I think this 'revolution' is not working out?

According to a Bahraini friend of mine, almost ALL protesters are 'Radical' Shiites. No Sunnis, no Christians, not even 'Liberal' Shiites are protesting even though some of them are asking for some reforms and are highly against a move to change the government.

In Tunisia, all people took the streets to protest against their dictator including Muslims, Christians and even Jews. In Egypt, same happened. What's happening in Bahrain is very different.

IMO, no changes to government will be achieved in Bahrain. Of course there will be major reforms, though.

 

[delrey]

"Bahrain govt. must resign Thursday"

“We have set Thursday as deadline for the government to resign and if it fails to resign on that day, we would expand the protest. If they ignore the call of the people, we will have to take further actions, including a nationwide strike to begin next week,” RIA Novosti quoted a Bahraini opposition activist as saying on Thursday.

This is while, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has agreed to withdraw troops from the streets of Manama and pardon political prisoners.

However, the king has refused to dismiss the government and amend the constitution, which are the opposition's main demands. The demands are also the preconditions for any future talks between the opposition and the rulers.

On Wednesday, more than 100 political prisoners were released; a move that is viewed as Bahraini monarch's latest bid to start talks to end a standoff with the opposition.

Meanwhile, the Bahraini king went to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss the situation in his country with King Abdullah, who has just come back from the US after undergoing medical treatment.

On the other hand, exiled leader of the opposition Haq Movement Hassan Mashaima, who had been scheduled to arrive from the United Kingdom to join Tuesday's demonstrations, has not returned home.

Mashaima had flown from London to Doha, Qatar, but then flew on to Beirut, Lebanon. It was not immediately clear what caused Mashaima to delay his return to the Persian Gulf country.

At least seven people have lost their lives and hundreds of others sustained injuries in the days of violent government crackdown on Bahrain's pro-democracy protesters.

They didnt resign yet

 

[ReBeL]

Tens of thousands gathered again today.

 

[ReBeL]

Saudi Arabian forces prepare to enter Bahrain after day of clashes


Saudi forces are preparing to intervene in neighbouring Bahrain, after a day of clashes between police and protesters who mounted the most serious challenge to the island's royal family since demonstrations began a month ago.

The Crown Prince of Bahrain is expected to formally invite security forces from Saudi Arabia into his country today, as part of a request for support from other members of the six-member Gulf Co-operation Council.

Thousands of demonstrators on Sunday cut off Bahrain's financial centre and drove back police trying to eject them from the capital's central square, while protesters also clashed with government supporters on the campus of the main university.

Amid the revolt Bahrain also faces a potential sectarian conflict between the ruling minority of Sunnis Muslims and a majority of Shia Muslims, around 70% of the kingdom's 525,000 residents.

The crown prince, Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa, said in a televised statement that Bahrain had "witnessed tragic events" during a month of unprecedented political unrest.

Warning that "the right to security and safety is above all else", he added: "Any legitimate claims must not be made at the expanse of security and stability."

The crown prince has also promised that national dialogue would look at increasing the power of Bahrain's parliament, and that any deal could be put to nationwide referendum.

However, some protesters have pressed their demands further to call for the toppling of the Sunni dynasty.

The unrest is being closely watched in Saudi Arabia, where Shia are some 15% of the population.

The secretary general of the Gulf Co-operation Council, Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Attiya, expressed the "full solidarity with Bahrain's leadership and people", adding that "safeguarding security and stability in one country is a collective responsibility".

In an apparent reference to Iran, which Gulf Arab ruling elites fear may capitalise on an uprising by Shiites in Bahrain, he also expresssed "strong rejection of any foreign interference in the kingdom's internal affairs, asserting that any acts aiming to destabilise the kingdom and sow dissension between its citizens represent a dangerous encroachment on the whole GCC security and stability." Reports that the Saudi National Guard was poised to enter Bahrain were cited by the Foreign Office, alongside a recent increase in protests, as it changed its advice to advise British citizens against all travel to Bahrain.

Earlier on Sunday, police moved in on Pearl Square, a site of occupation by members of Bahrain's Shia majority, who are calling for an elected government and equality with Bahrain's Sunnis.

Witnesses said security forces surrounded the protesters' tent compound, shooting tear gas and rubber bullets at the activists in the largest effort to clear the square since a crackdown last month that left four dead after live ammunition was fired.

Activists tried to stand their ground yesterday and chanted "Peaceful, peaceful" as the crowd swelled into thousands, with protesters streaming to the square to reinforce the activists' lines, forcing the police to pull back by the early afternoon.

At Bahrain University, Shia demonstrators and government supporters held competing protests that descended into violence when plainclothes pro-government backers and security forces forced students blocking the campus main gate to seek refuge in classrooms and lecture halls, the Associated Press reported.

The latest demonstrations took place a day after the US defence secretary, Robert Gates, visited Bahrain and said that the Khalifa family must go beyond "baby steps" reform and enact substantial economic and political change.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/14/saudi-arabian-forces-bahrain-protests

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Always trying to frustrate the free people everywhere. That is the essence of Saudi regime.

 

[Yamen]

this is

 

[ReBeL]

Independent Bloc Calls on HM King Hamad to Impose Martial Law

Manama - Mar 13 (BNA) -- A parliamentary bloc has today appealed to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to enforce the martial law. The Independent Bloc has called for the Bahrain Defence Force to intervene and protect national security and stability and preserve public and preserve properties. The bloc also urged a ban on all illegitimate acts which may instigate violence and terror, terrorise innocent people, foment sectarian internecine strife, endanger social peace and security in addition to harming the economy and high national interests.

The bloc urged HM the King to enforce the martial law for three months under article 36 –paragraph B and article 123 of Bahrain constitution. It also called upon HM King Hamad to impose a curfew and deploy the BDG units across Bahrain to protect security and stability, ensure the safety of public and private facilities, constitutional state institutions and preserve national economic and social achievements. The bloc stressed the importance of HM King Hamad’s wise intervention at this critical moment after the opposition parties refused all calls to restore calm and defuse tensions and engage in a multi-party national dialogue."Extremist movements are resorting to escalation and sectarian mobilization which led to an unprecedented disruption of security and hostile sectarian polarization at health and educational institutions", the statement, citing orchestrated acts to disrupt the traffic on Bahrain’s main highways.

http://bna.bh/portal/en/news/449830

 

[K.O.]

Just to clear some things up since ReBel is using the picky news policy...

Bahraini Protesters in the past week:

- Protesters hitting unarmed police officers who tried to organize a rally blocking the main street in Bahrain with Swords and Knives. Police officers were ordered not to carry fire arms, angering Shiite protesters who liked to be shot to have something for foreign journalists.


Funny and sad how in Egypt 'Police' and special forces used to ran over protesters in the streets. In bahrain, protesters run over unarmed police officers!

- Protesters attacked South Asian workers with swords and knives killing one Pakistani in his 30's named 'Abdulmalik' after severe stabbing and injuring a dozen more !!

http://tribune.com.pk/story/132418/pakistani-murdered-in-bahrain/

http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=301780

A Pakistani expat begging for mercy before he was murdered by those inhuman protesters.

An expat (Bengali) brutally attacked by the protesters in Manama.

- Protesters invading 'Al-Rifa'a' and other Sunni inhabited neighborhoods breaking cars and other public facilities, with the intention of breaking into some houses belonging to Sunni parliament if it weren't for the neighbors.



- Protesters breaking into 'Bahrain University' in daylight while students were starting after the weekend, terrorizing students and breaking computers and university facilities barbarically.




University after the barbaric attack by protesters:


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Now, what if we replace the word 'Protesters' with one of these words: 'Mobs', 'thugs', 'Mafioso', or 'Terrorists'? Will anything change in our views? You know it's not like these thugs really meant it when they were shouting 'Peaceful, peaceful', we're not that naive to keep believing lies and media propaganda.

God bless the Bahraini forces and the GCC forces (BTW not only Saudi Forces) who's only job in bahrain is to protect the country's main buildings from the thugs, at least for now. And God bless the educated people of Bahrain in their fight against barbarians.