Saudi-backed Bahraini forces attack protesters

Saudi-backed Bahraini forces have once again attacked anti-regime protesters on the outskirts of the capital, Manama.Bahraini activists say regime forces on Friday attacked demonstrators who were shouting slogans against the ruling Al Khalifah dynasty.Regime forces fired tear gas directly at the protesters, the activists said.In another incident, the demonstrators blocked roads across the tiny Persian Gulf country.Protesters targeted main roads including the one that leads to the Bahrain International Airport.Scores of people have been martyred in the crackdown on anti-regime rallies that broke out last February, while thousands more have been arrested. /129