Bahraini Protesters Call for Release of Prisoners
Bahraini protestors have once again taken to the streets, demanding the release of political prisoners.
Thousands of Bahraini protesters poured into the streets of Manama on Friday, chanting anti-regime slogans. They also carried Bahraini flags as well as anti-regime banners and placards, demanding freedom and democracy in the Persian Gulf country.
The demonstration had been called by the main opposition Al-Wefaq party and other political groups. Al-Wefaq’s Secretary General Ali Salman was also present at the rally.
On Thursday, Salman said at a press conference that Bahrain’s Interior Ministry had arrested more than 640 individuals on various charges during the last three months.
At least 13 opposition leaders are held in prison for involvement in protests against the Bahraini regime.
The regime’s courts have handed down life sentences to seven of the activists, including prominent activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, and gave the others jail terms ranging from five to 15 years.
Source: LHVnews
The demonstration had been called by the main opposition Al-Wefaq party and other political groups. Al-Wefaq’s Secretary General Ali Salman was also present at the rally.
On Thursday, Salman said at a press conference that Bahrain’s Interior Ministry had arrested more than 640 individuals on various charges during the last three months.
At least 13 opposition leaders are held in prison for involvement in protests against the Bahraini regime.
The regime’s courts have handed down life sentences to seven of the activists, including prominent activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, and gave the others jail terms ranging from five to 15 years.
Source: LHVnews
