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19 May 2012

7:30:00 PM
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Bahraini al-Khalifa forces attack protesters in Shahrakan

Bahraini regime forces have attacked anti-regime demonstrators in the western village of Shahrakan.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Bahraini regime forces have attacked anti-regime demonstrators in the western village of Shahrakan.The Saturday attack against Bahraini protesters came ahead of the 13th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of rights records concerning 14 countries, including Bahrain, scheduled to be held in Geneva from May 21 to June 4.Meanwhile, the Saudi-backed Bahraini forces continue their violent crackdown on peaceful anti-regime demonstrations.Bahraini police used sound grenades and tear gas to disperse a similar demonstration near the capital, Manama, on May 18.Over the past few days, anti-government demonstrators have also protested against the US support for the Manama regime. /129