Martin Chulov reports: "At least four people have been killed in an early-morning raid by security forces on Pearl Square, the focal point of anti-government demonstrations in Bahrain, sparking street battles with riot police. Armoured trucks have been seen in central Manama and key roads are blocked by security forces. The crackdown follows a dramatic and violent turn in three days of protests calling for widespread reform within Bahrain's ruling minority. Dozens of wounded protesters were being taken to hospitals across the city on Thursday morning."
A Bahraini man is comforted at a hospital in Manama as he grieves for one of those killed in a surprise attack by security forces. The attack on demonstrators injured dozens, including toddlers, 02/17/11. (photo: Rick Loomis/LAT)
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And no mention that these young people mainly demonstrate against US military presence and Israeli war crimes in their land.
Shooting people with the shotguns - how many eyes were taken.
People and their bosses should be put to prison for life for killing up to million in the Iraq/Afghanistan.
And fool Powell? any child knew that he lied - take him to court and pay Iraq widows.
And it is too little too late - our diplomats are useless - do not see WIKI leaks about bad situation in Egypt. And Clinton even glorified Bahrain as a model for the Middle East in December 2010!
They wanted to attack Iran ... wars solve internal problems ... marshal law = USrael democracy.
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