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Bahraini Forces Break Up Opposition Protest

Protests are continuing against the U.S.-backed regime in Bahrain in the face of an ongoing crackdown on government opponents. On Friday, Bahraini forces fired tear gas and stun grenades at demonstrators who defied a ban on unauthorized protests. The rally was held to call for the freedom of scores of Bahraini political prisoners after a military court upheld the convictions of 20 activists last week. The demonstrators managed to join together despite government attempts to block them from meeting up in the capital Manama. Bahrain is a key U.S. government ally, hosting the Navy’s Fifth Fleet.

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