Anti-riot police stand-off with protesters in the Gulf coast town of Awwamiya, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2011. Photo: ReutersSaudi Arabia Bans All Protests -- Voice of America
Saudi Arabia has banned all protests following several small gatherings of demonstrators demanding change in the conservative kingdom.
The country's Interior Ministry announced Saturday on state television that security forces would use what it called "all measures" to prevent any attempt to disrupt public order.
The ban follows a series of protests by minority Shi'ite Muslims, calling for the release of prisoners they said were being held unjustly. Media reports say police made a number of arrests during these events.
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More News On Saudi Arabia Banning Public Protests
Saudi Arabia bans protest rallies -- Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia: Demonstrations won't be tolerated -- AP
SAUDI ARABIA: Protests 'contradict' Islamic law and are banned, Interior ministry declares [Updated] -- Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imposes ban on all protests -- BBC
Saudi interior ministry says protests illegal -- AFP
Saudi Arabia fears protests in northwestern regions -- Voice of Russia
Saudi Arabia bans all protests ahead of a planned "Day of Rage" -- M&C
More Shi'ite protests in Saudi oil region -- Reuters
Protesters call for Saudi to free Shiite detainees -- AFP
Protests build across Saudi Arabia -- Financial Times
Saudi Arabia drafts in up to 10,000 troops ahead of protests -- The Telegraph
Saudis mobilise thousands of troops to quell growing revolt -- The Independent
My Comment: The Saudi ruling monarchy are concerned (and afraid?) .... and so should we.
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