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Saudi Protesters Demand Release of Shiite Leader

HeadlineMar 04, 2011

In Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, protesters rallied to demand the release of Shiite prisoners that they feel are being held unjustly. The protest comes one week after Saudi authorities arrested a prominent Shiite leader who called for Saudi Arabia to become a constitutional monarchy.

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