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Bahrain releases political prisoners amid pressure from protesters
23/02/2011 - BAHRAIN

Bahrain releases political prisoners amid pressure from protesters

Bahrain has released 23 Shiite activists held for terrorism and dropped charges against two others exiled abroad, including opposition leader Hassan Mashaima. Releasing political prisoners is a key demand of anti-government protesters.
Tens of thousands pour into Pearl Square for largest protest yet
22/02/2011 - BAHRAIN

Tens of thousands pour into Pearl Square for largest protest yet

Tens of thousands of supporters of Bahrain's Shiite-led opposition marched on Pearl Square in the country's capital Manama Tuesday calling for regime-change in the largest demonstration since anti-government protests started on February 14.
Prisoners released in Manama, but protesters demand regime change
22/02/2011 - BAHRAIN

Prisoners released in Manama, but protesters demand regime change

Vast crowds have converged on Pearl Square in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, to press for regime change after King Hamad ceded to opposition demands for the release of political prisoners.
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Libya: the uprisings continue
22/02/2011 - WEBNEWS

Libya: the uprisings continue

Libyan web users bear witness to the highly tense situation in the country. Arab states are using social networks to renew dialogue with protesters. And four homeless residents of New York relate their day to day lives on Twitter.
Unrest forces cancellation of Bahraini opening Grand Prix
21/02/2011 - FORMULA ONE

Unrest forces cancellation of Bahraini opening Grand Prix

Grand Prix organisers cancelled the season's opening Formula One race in Bahrain Monday,following political unrest across the country. The season opener, due to be held on March 13,will now be held in Australia on March 27.
Libyan bloodbath feared as regime digs in
21/02/2011 - WEBNEWS

Libyan bloodbath feared as regime digs in

Online reports of the violence in Libya. Web users are hailing the Bahraini authorities attempt to appease the current situation. And an impressive performance from a street musician.
Royals seek dialogue as protesters press demands
21/02/2011 - BAHRAIN

Royals seek dialogue as protesters press demands

Protesters gathered in Manama's Pearl Square again on Sunday as Bahrain's ruling royal family sought to open talks with the opposition. Opposition leaders, however, are demanding a "real constitutional monarchy" and the resignation of the government.
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Protesters return to Pearl Square as army withdraws
20/02/2011 - BAHRAIN

Protesters return to Pearl Square as army withdraws

Thousands of Bahrainis returned to Manama's Pearl Square on Saturday, the site of a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests a day earlier, after the island kingdom's crown prince ordered troops to withdraw and avoid clashes with demonstrators.
Labour union calls for indefinite general strike
19/02/2011 - BAHRAIN

Labour union calls for indefinite general strike

Bahrain's general labour union has called for an indefinite strike to begin on Sunday to demand the right to hold peaceful protests without such movements being suppressed by security forces.
Bahrain military withdraws from capital Manama
19/02/2011 - BAHRAIN

Bahrain military withdraws from capital Manama

Bahraini authorities have ordered army tanks to withdraw from a Manama square that has been at the heart of recent anti-government protests, meeting a key condition set by the opposition for opening talks.
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