Saturday, March 12, 2011

Saudi Arabia's 'Day Of Rage' Fizzles



Saudi Protests 'Tempest In Teacup': Prince Alwaleed -- The Age

Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Friday called the protests in the oil giant a "tempest in a teacup," saying instead of it being a "day of rage" people were demonstrating their love for the king.

A day after police fired on marchers to break up a demonstration in the eastern city of Al-Qateef, Alwaleed told the US CNBC television that the country was nothing like Libya or Egypt, and the government had strong support of its people.

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More News On The Unrest In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Protests Draw Hundreds -- Wall Street Journal
Saudi Arabia's 'Day of Rage' Passes Quietly -- Time
Activists: Hundreds protest in Hofuf, Qatif on Saudi 'day of rage' -- CNN
Saudi Arabia 'day of rage' protest fizzles -- L.A. Times
Saudi Arabia show of force stifles 'day of rage' protests -- BBC
Saudi Arabia 'Day of Rage' begins quietly, markets watch protests closely -- Washington Post
Saudi Arabia's day of little rage -- Eman Al Nafjan, The Guardian

My Comment: These protests may have fizzled out .... but the underlying grievances are still there, and as long as they are not addressed, they will continue to grow.

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