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August 15, 2013

Bahraini Forces Crack Down on Pro-Democracy Rallies 
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State forces in Bahrain have cracked down on pro-democracy rallies
challenging the U.S.-backed monarchy. On Wednesday, Bahrani police fired
tear gas and birdshot at a number of protests in Shiite villages around
the capital, Manama. Bahraini opposition activists say more than 60
rallies were organized across the country. The U.S. embassy closed down
for the day after activists planned to rally outside. The Bahraini
monarchy is a key U.S. government ally, hosting the Navy's Fifth Fleet.

 

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