AhlulBayt News Agency

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Saturday

30 April 2011

7:30:00 PM
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Thousands protesters back Bahrain uprising in Istanbul

Turkish protesters have held a rally in the city of Istanbul to denounce the Saudi-backed military crackdown on Bahraini civilians.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Turkish protesters have held a rally in the city of Istanbul to denounce the Saudi-backed military crackdown on Bahraini civilians.

The angry demonstrators, who carried placards, marched to Saudi Arabia's consulate and chanted anti-Riyadh slogans.

“Killer Saudi King, you will be held accountable for what you have done,” the demonstrators shouted as they walked towards the consulate.

“We condemn the killings in Bahrain and we want the king [Al Khalifa] to step down. We want democracy for the region not monarchy,” a demonstrator said.

“We are here to show our support for the people of Bahrain. Blood is being shed and we cannot remain silent. We are with the defenseless people of Bahrain,” another protestor said.

The demonstrators also warned that the international community's silence would only worsen the humanitarian situation in Bahrain.

“Indifference will only embolden the tyrants. People who don't speak out against the tyrants are complicating their crimes. The media blackout on Bahrain is intentional,” Kible magazine Editor-in-Chief Kader Akaris said.

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