(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Security personnel deployed in force in Bahrain on Sunday after calls by the anti-regime and activists for protests to mark the first anniversary of the Gulf kingdom's uprising, activists and witnesses said.
Activists had called for demonstrations on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday towards Manama's former Pearl Square, focal point of the protest that erupted last February 14 and was crushed a month later, said Mohammed Maskati, head of the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights.
Witnesses reported a heavy security presence at main junctions in the capital Manama from Sunday morning, especially at the Al-Farook interchange that was built on Pearl Square, which was razed a day after the protest was crushed.
Several checkpoints were set up and caused traffic jams, especially around the afternoon rush hour, they added.
Last year's crackdown by the al-Khalifa regime led to the martyrdom of 70 people.
The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) would like to inform you to monitor the protests on the first anniversary of the revolution.
Ladies and gentlemen,
We would like to inform you that a group of activists, patriotic figures and youth are planning to launch a rally against the government in protest on violations of human rights in Bahrain. The rally will start at Manama district on February 11-14, 2012.
BYSHR believes that Riot police, National Guard and Army will target participants by using rubber bullets and tear-gas. They use such weapons intensively against children, women, youth, and seniors.
The Riot police, National Guard and Army have committed similar violations against participants in previous peaceful events calling for democracy, freedom, and justice in Bahrain.
Ladies and gentlemen,
BYSHR looks forward to your interest in following up the consequences of the rally on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. BYSHR calls upon you to move urgently to stop the expected acts of Riot police, National Guard and Army, including detention and torture.
Sincerely,
Mr. Mohammed Al-Maskati – President of the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights
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Activists had called for demonstrations on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday towards Manama's former Pearl Square, focal point of the protest that erupted last February 14 and was crushed a month later, said Mohammed Maskati, head of the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights.
Witnesses reported a heavy security presence at main junctions in the capital Manama from Sunday morning, especially at the Al-Farook interchange that was built on Pearl Square, which was razed a day after the protest was crushed.
Several checkpoints were set up and caused traffic jams, especially around the afternoon rush hour, they added.
Last year's crackdown by the al-Khalifa regime led to the martyrdom of 70 people.
The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) would like to inform you to monitor the protests on the first anniversary of the revolution.
Ladies and gentlemen,
We would like to inform you that a group of activists, patriotic figures and youth are planning to launch a rally against the government in protest on violations of human rights in Bahrain. The rally will start at Manama district on February 11-14, 2012.
BYSHR believes that Riot police, National Guard and Army will target participants by using rubber bullets and tear-gas. They use such weapons intensively against children, women, youth, and seniors.
The Riot police, National Guard and Army have committed similar violations against participants in previous peaceful events calling for democracy, freedom, and justice in Bahrain.
Ladies and gentlemen,
BYSHR looks forward to your interest in following up the consequences of the rally on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. BYSHR calls upon you to move urgently to stop the expected acts of Riot police, National Guard and Army, including detention and torture.
Sincerely,
Mr. Mohammed Al-Maskati – President of the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights
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