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February 14, 2011

Bahrain: Protesters Clash with Police 
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The popular uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia are continuing to inspire
protests across the region. In the Gulf nation of Bahrain, at least 14
protesters have been hurt after police used tear gas and rubber bullets
on a crowd of demonstrators earlier today. The protesters were demanding
the release of 450 jailed political activists and the dismantling of the
state security forces. In a move to quell a populist uprising, the
Bahraini king recently ordered the payment of nearly $2,700 to every
family. Bahrain is the home of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, making it a
key strategic ally for the United States.



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