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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