Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Unrest Returns To Bahrain -- News Updates February 22, 2011



Bahrain Unrest: Thousands Join Anti-Government Protest -- BBC

Tens of thousands of Bahrainis have joined an anti-government rally in the capital, Manama.

"The people want the fall of the regime," protesters chanted on the first organised rally in the kingdom since protests erupted last week.

The protesters are putting the government under pressure, analysts say, extracting concessions such as the release of political prisoners.

Protesters have been inspired by events in Egypt and Tunisia.

The pro-democracy supporters remain camped out in Pearl Square, in the city centre, refusing to enter talks with the Crown Prince until their demands are met.

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More News On The Unrest In Bahrain

Protesters stage mass rally against Bahrain ruler -- Yahoo News/AFP
Bahrain opposition protests resume -- Yahoo News/Reuters
In Bahrain, Shiites Turn Out to Protest -- New York Times
Protests continue in Bahrain as Shiite leader calls for end of monarchy -- Washington Post
Bahrain protesters refuse to quit -- Press Association
Opponents Rally in Bahrain Despite Government Concessions -- Voice of America
Dim View of U.S. Posture Toward Bahraini Shiites Is Described -- New York Times
For Bahraini Shi'ites, a long trudge to equality -- Reuters
Analysis: Bahrain crisis could unseat long-serving premier -- Reuters
Q+A: What happens next in Bahrain? -- Reuters

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