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Bahrain activists hold Day of Rage

Bahrain activists hold Day of Rage

Reports of violence from parts of the kingdom as security forces remain on alert during day of protests.

Last Modified: 14 Feb 2011 09:53 GMT

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Small-scale clashes have been reported from parts of Bahrain amid heightened security over planned protests by the kingdom's Shia Muslim majority.

Protesters had called for a Day of Rage to be observed on Monday, inspired by anti-government uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia.

Helicopters circled over the capital Manama, where protesters were expected to gather in the afternoon, and there was greater police presence in Shia villages.
At least 14 people were injured in clashes overnight and on Monday, news agencies reported.

Khalid Al-Marzook, a Bahraini member of parliament, told Al Jazeera that one person was killed and three others in critical condition in hospital following the clashes.

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