Bahrain: Thousands take to the streets day after anniversary of uprising
February 15, 2014 5:36PM ET
In wake of protests, many critics, including US legislators, allege ongoing government abuses and only hollow reforms
Bahraini anti-government activists clashed with security forces as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets Saturday, marking the Feb. 14 anniversary of the 2011 pro-democracy uprising. The rally, organized by the kingdom's main opposition al-Wefaq movement, was one of the biggest since the uprising was quashed three years ago.
Vast crowds of men, women and children took to the streets of the small Gulf Arab nation calling for democracy, political reform and the release of political prisoners.
“We will not stop until we achieve our demands,” protesters shouted. “Shias and Sunnis, we all love this country.”
Heeding calls by al-Wefaq, around 15,000 Bahrainis marched in the capital Manama's streets a day after the three-year anniversary of the start of the anti-government uprising, which was stamped out by a harsh government crackdown. Demonstrators have been taking to the streets for several days to mark the occasion.
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