(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Hundreds of people in the British capital city of London staged a rally to express their support for Bahraini protesters and condemn the brutal suppression of the people by the Manama regime.
During the demonstration held on Saturday, protesters also voiced their support for the people of other countries in the Middle East and North Africa, where revolution after revolution are bringing down Western-backed dictators.
According to media reports, the huge crowd was made up of trade unionists, students, Amnesty International supporters and other ordinary people from across the UK who gathered in a day of "solidarity and defiance".
Addressing protesters in Trafalgar Square, Amnesty International's Secretary-General Salil Shetty said, "Our message to the people of the Middle East and North Africa is that you are not alone in your struggle. We are with you."
"Our message to the governments of the Middle East and North Africa is that you will be held to account. The world is watching."
Similar events were held in 21 countries across the globe, from Morocco to Nepal.
Rallies were held in cities across Austria, Belgium, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Nepal, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Spain and Switzerland.
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12 February 2012 - 20:30
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People in the British capital city of London staged a rally to express their support for Bahraini protesters and condemn the brutal suppression of the people by the Manama regime.
