Thousands of protesters were in the streets of Manama, capital of Bahrain. There was outrage today over the death of two demonstrators. The government assured the crowds that those involved in the deaths are in custody. The police has also been withdrawn to prevent clashes with demonstrators. The government assures the people that change has started, but it takes time to be fully effective.
The demonstrators claim to be inspired by the events in Tunisia and Egypt. There is a very large percentage of people in Bahrain who are connected to the internet, and a large portion of the protesters are a frustrated, educated middle-class. There is also a remarkably high proportion of women among the demonstrators.
The United States Fifth Fleet has it's home station in Bahrain, so many are worried about the American military responding to the protests. As of yet, the United States has not commented on these events.
The government calls for US support, saying that the crowd is fueled by religious fundamentalism and extremism. Reporters in the street remark that there is little evidence in these claims.
The demonstrators claim to be inspired by the events in Tunisia and Egypt. There is a very large percentage of people in Bahrain who are connected to the internet, and a large portion of the protesters are a frustrated, educated middle-class. There is also a remarkably high proportion of women among the demonstrators.
The United States Fifth Fleet has it's home station in Bahrain, so many are worried about the American military responding to the protests. As of yet, the United States has not commented on these events.
The government calls for US support, saying that the crowd is fueled by religious fundamentalism and extremism. Reporters in the street remark that there is little evidence in these claims.
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