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[26 May 2012] US accomplice to Bahrain regime crimes - English
The Bahraini regime forces backed by troops from Saudi Arabia have once again attacked protesters in the tiny Persian Gulf littoral state.
Security forces on Friday fired teargas and sound...
The Bahraini regime forces backed by troops from Saudi Arabia have once again attacked protesters in the tiny Persian Gulf littoral state.
Security forces on Friday fired teargas and sound grenades at the demonstrating crowds in several towns and villages around the Bahraini capital, Manama.
Clashes then erupted between government forces and the pro-democracy protesters demanding the ouster of the Al Khalifa regime. Several people were injured during the demonstrations. The protesters also voiced their anger at the US government for its support of the Manama regime.
Anti-American sentiments are high in Bahrain after Washington announced earlier this month that it would resume arms sales to Bahrain. However, Bahraini opposition groups and activists condemned the decision, saying it could encourage further human rights violations in the Persian Gulf country.
Press TV has conducted an interview with Kamel Wazni, political analyst, to hear his opinion on this issue. The following is a rough transcription of the interview.
Press TV: First of all we are hearing slogans on the streets in Bahrain against the United States now besides those slogans that were against the regime. People it seems are now very strongly and clearly saying that they want the United States to cut its support for the Manama regime, however we are seeing that support continue.
Do you think that these slogans are going to be heard by Washington?
Wazni: Obviously they will resonate in the White House and on the streets of America because this is the voice of the people and for very long time the Americans felt they are not mentioned on the streets and the Americans know sometimes this hostility that is taking place by the Bahrainis because they continue support of the Americans for the Bahraini regime and the approval of the Americans to sell weapons and arms to the Bahraini regime despite the crackdown that is taking place by the Bahraini regime against the civilian demonstrators of the country.
I think there is voice on the streets saying anyone who sided with the criminals who are committing crimes against humanity should be condemned and today because the Bahraini authority, the Bahraini monarchy is committing crime and America being accomplice to this crime, then you see the people are voicing their sentiment and making their voice to be heard across the world.
They are not intimidated, they are not afraid. They wanted democratic system and a country, that is the basic principle of human dignity to live free in his own or her own country where will be no discrimination, no crackdown, no torture.
This is the basic principle of any human wanted to live in peace and prosperity and the Americans by siding with the Bahraini regime preventing the aspiration of the Bahraini people to make this happen so the Americans should not be shocked by what they are hearing. That is what they actually worked on by helping the Bahraini authority and if Obama is listening and Mrs. Clinton should listen to the human rights when they actually condemn the torture that is taking place by the Bahraini government.
The systematic torture that is taking [place] day after day should be heard by the American administration.
There are a lot of committees being established by the UN bodies, by even the King and they all indicated there is a huge torture and killing taking place on the streets of Bahrain. So is anybody listening?
Press TV: What you referred there to the United Nations also other human rights groups we know for instance that the UN Human Rights Council recently in Geneva started to discuss the situation in Bahrain. We know groups like Amnesty International and other human rights organizations in and outside of Bahrain have been saying they have documents and proved that these violations are taking place but does that mean that they are going to give any support to the Bahraini revolutionaries and do you think without that support on the ground the Bahraini revolution can get anywhere?
Wazni: Well obviously the public opinion on the international appeal is important but eventually the legwork has to be done by the people of Bahrain because the people of Bahrain made a pledge and they are determined to carry their own cause despite all the obstacles and all the atrocity that is committed by the Bahraini regime against the civilian in Bahrain.
But having the public support of the international community from the UN, from other bodies is actually attested to the reality that is taking place.
There is a crime taking place in Bahrain by the monarchy, by the royal family supported by the Americans and somebody has to listen but I do not think the Bahraini people are counting on the West or the Americans because they think the Americans are participant in what is taking place in Bahrain and despite all of that they have the will and the determination to carry their cause to the end.
They know the sacrifice and they are willing to take that sacrifice and we hear the leadership of the Bahraini talking, when we hear Sheikh Ghasem say this is the will of the people and they will carry their duty to bring honorable justice to Bahrain despite all the killing and torture [that] is committed by the Bahraini with the help of the Saudis.
The people will prevail in the end, will be costly process but you have to trust the people and the people will carry their duties.
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The Bahraini regime forces backed by troops from Saudi Arabia have once again attacked protesters in the tiny Persian Gulf littoral state.
Security forces on Friday fired teargas and sound grenades at the demonstrating crowds in several towns and villages around the Bahraini capital, Manama.
Clashes then erupted between government forces and the pro-democracy protesters demanding the ouster of the Al Khalifa regime. Several people were injured during the demonstrations. The protesters also voiced their anger at the US government for its support of the Manama regime.
Anti-American sentiments are high in Bahrain after Washington announced earlier this month that it would resume arms sales to Bahrain. However, Bahraini opposition groups and activists condemned the decision, saying it could encourage further human rights violations in the Persian Gulf country.
Press TV has conducted an interview with Kamel Wazni, political analyst, to hear his opinion on this issue. The following is a rough transcription of the interview.
Press TV: First of all we are hearing slogans on the streets in Bahrain against the United States now besides those slogans that were against the regime. People it seems are now very strongly and clearly saying that they want the United States to cut its support for the Manama regime, however we are seeing that support continue.
Do you think that these slogans are going to be heard by Washington?
Wazni: Obviously they will resonate in the White House and on the streets of America because this is the voice of the people and for very long time the Americans felt they are not mentioned on the streets and the Americans know sometimes this hostility that is taking place by the Bahrainis because they continue support of the Americans for the Bahraini regime and the approval of the Americans to sell weapons and arms to the Bahraini regime despite the crackdown that is taking place by the Bahraini regime against the civilian demonstrators of the country.
I think there is voice on the streets saying anyone who sided with the criminals who are committing crimes against humanity should be condemned and today because the Bahraini authority, the Bahraini monarchy is committing crime and America being accomplice to this crime, then you see the people are voicing their sentiment and making their voice to be heard across the world.
They are not intimidated, they are not afraid. They wanted democratic system and a country, that is the basic principle of human dignity to live free in his own or her own country where will be no discrimination, no crackdown, no torture.
This is the basic principle of any human wanted to live in peace and prosperity and the Americans by siding with the Bahraini regime preventing the aspiration of the Bahraini people to make this happen so the Americans should not be shocked by what they are hearing. That is what they actually worked on by helping the Bahraini authority and if Obama is listening and Mrs. Clinton should listen to the human rights when they actually condemn the torture that is taking place by the Bahraini government.
The systematic torture that is taking [place] day after day should be heard by the American administration.
There are a lot of committees being established by the UN bodies, by even the King and they all indicated there is a huge torture and killing taking place on the streets of Bahrain. So is anybody listening?
Press TV: What you referred there to the United Nations also other human rights groups we know for instance that the UN Human Rights Council recently in Geneva started to discuss the situation in Bahrain. We know groups like Amnesty International and other human rights organizations in and outside of Bahrain have been saying they have documents and proved that these violations are taking place but does that mean that they are going to give any support to the Bahraini revolutionaries and do you think without that support on the ground the Bahraini revolution can get anywhere?
Wazni: Well obviously the public opinion on the international appeal is important but eventually the legwork has to be done by the people of Bahrain because the people of Bahrain made a pledge and they are determined to carry their own cause despite all the obstacles and all the atrocity that is committed by the Bahraini regime against the civilian in Bahrain.
But having the public support of the international community from the UN, from other bodies is actually attested to the reality that is taking place.
There is a crime taking place in Bahrain by the monarchy, by the royal family supported by the Americans and somebody has to listen but I do not think the Bahraini people are counting on the West or the Americans because they think the Americans are participant in what is taking place in Bahrain and despite all of that they have the will and the determination to carry their cause to the end.
They know the sacrifice and they are willing to take that sacrifice and we hear the leadership of the Bahraini talking, when we hear Sheikh Ghasem say this is the will of the people and they will carry their duty to bring honorable justice to Bahrain despite all the killing and torture [that] is committed by the Bahraini with the help of the Saudis.
The people will prevail in the end, will be costly process but you have to trust the people and the people will carry their duties.
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[17 Nov 2013] Prominent female lawyer detained by Bahraini regime in Sanabis - English
Fresh crackdown in Bahrain. Regime forces have arrested yet another prominent female rights activist and lawyer there.
Amira al-Bahrani was abducted during a nighttime raid on her house in the...
Fresh crackdown in Bahrain. Regime forces have arrested yet another prominent female rights activist and lawyer there.
Amira al-Bahrani was abducted during a nighttime raid on her house in the city of Sanabis. We do not have any information about why she was arrested or her whereabouts. 7 other activists were also detained by regime forces in separate raids in A\'ali area near the capital Manama. No further details have been provided about those raids either. The Al Khalifah regime is under fire for its harsh crackdown on rights activists and pro-democracy protesters. The kingdom has been gripped by anti-monarchy rallies since February 2011.
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Fresh crackdown in Bahrain. Regime forces have arrested yet another prominent female rights activist and lawyer there.
Amira al-Bahrani was abducted during a nighttime raid on her house in the city of Sanabis. We do not have any information about why she was arrested or her whereabouts. 7 other activists were also detained by regime forces in separate raids in A\'ali area near the capital Manama. No further details have been provided about those raids either. The Al Khalifah regime is under fire for its harsh crackdown on rights activists and pro-democracy protesters. The kingdom has been gripped by anti-monarchy rallies since February 2011.
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[08 Jan 2014] Bahrain ends negotiations with Shia opposition leaders - English
National dialog in Bahrain fails. Manama has suspended negotiations with Shia opposition leaders as anti-monarchy demonstrations continue in the kingdom.
The country\'s state news agency, B-N-A...
National dialog in Bahrain fails. Manama has suspended negotiations with Shia opposition leaders as anti-monarchy demonstrations continue in the kingdom.
The country\'s state news agency, B-N-A says the national dialog ended after the opposition said it would not participate in talks. The opposition\'s decision came after security forces arrested the secretary general of the main opposition party, Al-Wefaq. Authorities have charged Khalil Al Marzooq with inciting and advocating terrorism in his speeches. The opposition denies the charges. Meanwhile, fresh pro-democracy protests have been held in several towns including in Sanabis and Samahis. Manama, has so far refused to heed the nation\'s demand and responded with a harsh security crackdown. Security forces have killed dozens of protesters and injured many more.
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National dialog in Bahrain fails. Manama has suspended negotiations with Shia opposition leaders as anti-monarchy demonstrations continue in the kingdom.
The country\'s state news agency, B-N-A says the national dialog ended after the opposition said it would not participate in talks. The opposition\'s decision came after security forces arrested the secretary general of the main opposition party, Al-Wefaq. Authorities have charged Khalil Al Marzooq with inciting and advocating terrorism in his speeches. The opposition denies the charges. Meanwhile, fresh pro-democracy protests have been held in several towns including in Sanabis and Samahis. Manama, has so far refused to heed the nation\'s demand and responded with a harsh security crackdown. Security forces have killed dozens of protesters and injured many more.
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[02 Dec 2013] Bahrain sentenced 16 Shia activists to 7 years in prison - English
A Bahraini court has sentenced 16 Shia activists to seven years in prison each for taking part in anti-government protests.
This is the latest in a series of convictions the Bahraini regime has...
A Bahraini court has sentenced 16 Shia activists to seven years in prison each for taking part in anti-government protests.
This is the latest in a series of convictions the Bahraini regime has imposed against protesters - among them prominent rights activist Nabil Rajab. Rajab was arrested in late 2012 and is currently serving a two-year sentence. Rights groups have repeatedly called for his release but Bahraini authorities have refused to free him from jail. The arrests and trials come against the backdrop of unabated protests in the Persian Gulf Kingdom against the rule of the Al Khalifah monarchy.
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A Bahraini court has sentenced 16 Shia activists to seven years in prison each for taking part in anti-government protests.
This is the latest in a series of convictions the Bahraini regime has imposed against protesters - among them prominent rights activist Nabil Rajab. Rajab was arrested in late 2012 and is currently serving a two-year sentence. Rights groups have repeatedly called for his release but Bahraini authorities have refused to free him from jail. The arrests and trials come against the backdrop of unabated protests in the Persian Gulf Kingdom against the rule of the Al Khalifah monarchy.
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[29 JAn 2014] Bahrain\'s Justice Ministry dissolves an organization of Shia scholars - english
A court in Bahrain has disbanded a Shia Muslim clerical group in line with its severe crackdown to silence voice of dissent.
The Islamic Scholars Council was dissolved after Bahrain\'s Justice...
A court in Bahrain has disbanded a Shia Muslim clerical group in line with its severe crackdown to silence voice of dissent.
The Islamic Scholars Council was dissolved after Bahrain\'s Justice Ministry filed a lawsuit against the organization, accusing it of promoting sectarianism and threatening national unity. Opposition and rights groups view the move as part of the regime\'s crackdown to crush dissent. Anti-regime protests are held almost on a regular basis in the small Persian Gulf monarchy despite the crackdown
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A court in Bahrain has disbanded a Shia Muslim clerical group in line with its severe crackdown to silence voice of dissent.
The Islamic Scholars Council was dissolved after Bahrain\'s Justice Ministry filed a lawsuit against the organization, accusing it of promoting sectarianism and threatening national unity. Opposition and rights groups view the move as part of the regime\'s crackdown to crush dissent. Anti-regime protests are held almost on a regular basis in the small Persian Gulf monarchy despite the crackdown
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[30 Dec 2013] 5 Bahraini protesters sentenced to 15 years in prison - English
A Bahraini court has sentenced five protesters to 15 years in prison with two of the defendants in absentia.
The Bahraini regime accuses the men of being behind two bomb attacks including one...
A Bahraini court has sentenced five protesters to 15 years in prison with two of the defendants in absentia.
The Bahraini regime accuses the men of being behind two bomb attacks including one during last year\'s Formula one race. The kingdom\'s state news agency says the protesters have admitted being behind the blasts. Activists, however, say they have pleaded not guilty. The tiny Persian Gulf monarchy is accused of widespread and excessive use of force against protesters, including confessions under torture. Bahrain has been rocked by anti-regime demonstrations since February 20-11, with the protesters calling for the government to step down.
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A Bahraini court has sentenced five protesters to 15 years in prison with two of the defendants in absentia.
The Bahraini regime accuses the men of being behind two bomb attacks including one during last year\'s Formula one race. The kingdom\'s state news agency says the protesters have admitted being behind the blasts. Activists, however, say they have pleaded not guilty. The tiny Persian Gulf monarchy is accused of widespread and excessive use of force against protesters, including confessions under torture. Bahrain has been rocked by anti-regime demonstrations since February 20-11, with the protesters calling for the government to step down.
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[29 July 2012] Saudi monarchy unable to curb uprising - English
[29 July 2012] Saudi monarchy unable to curb uprising - English
Saudi anti-regime protesters have held fresh demonstrations across Riyadh as well as the holy city of Mecca to protest against the...
[29 July 2012] Saudi monarchy unable to curb uprising - English
Saudi anti-regime protesters have held fresh demonstrations across Riyadh as well as the holy city of Mecca to protest against the arrest of political prisoners.
Interview with Kamel Wazni, political analyst
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[29 July 2012] Saudi monarchy unable to curb uprising - English
Saudi anti-regime protesters have held fresh demonstrations across Riyadh as well as the holy city of Mecca to protest against the arrest of political prisoners.
Interview with Kamel Wazni, political analyst
[14 Jan 13] Bahrain media hides monarchy crimes against humanity - English
An analyst says, Bahrain\'s media whitewash of the popular uprising shows football to its audience to hide teargas killings and other crimes against humanity in Bahrain. In the background of this,...
An analyst says, Bahrain\'s media whitewash of the popular uprising shows football to its audience to hide teargas killings and other crimes against humanity in Bahrain. In the background of this, Bahraini security forces have attacked a funeral ceremony of a man killed in anti-regime protests by tear gas in their efforts to crush dissent, a crackdown of which has lasted for more than 22 months now as the people\'s popular revolution shows no signs of weakening. Bahrain media has a blackout on the popular uprising from international attention.
Press TV has interviewed Mr. Osama al-Aradi, president of the Bahraini Medical Association, Detroit about this issue.
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An analyst says, Bahrain\'s media whitewash of the popular uprising shows football to its audience to hide teargas killings and other crimes against humanity in Bahrain. In the background of this, Bahraini security forces have attacked a funeral ceremony of a man killed in anti-regime protests by tear gas in their efforts to crush dissent, a crackdown of which has lasted for more than 22 months now as the people\'s popular revolution shows no signs of weakening. Bahrain media has a blackout on the popular uprising from international attention.
Press TV has interviewed Mr. Osama al-Aradi, president of the Bahraini Medical Association, Detroit about this issue.
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[17 Nov 2013] In Bahrain, a well-known female lawyer is arrested in her home - English
Fresh crackdown in Bahrain. Regime forces have arrested yet another prominent female rights activist and lawyer there.
Amira al-Bahrani was abducted during a nighttime raid on her house in the...
Fresh crackdown in Bahrain. Regime forces have arrested yet another prominent female rights activist and lawyer there.
Amira al-Bahrani was abducted during a nighttime raid on her house in the city of Sanabis. We do not have any information about why she was arrested or her whereabouts. 7 other activists were also detained by regime forces in separate raids in A\'ali area near the capital Manama. No further details have been provided about those raids either. The Al Khalifah regime is under fire for its harsh crackdown on rights activists and pro-democracy protesters. The kingdom has been gripped by anti-monarchy rallies since February 20-11.
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Fresh crackdown in Bahrain. Regime forces have arrested yet another prominent female rights activist and lawyer there.
Amira al-Bahrani was abducted during a nighttime raid on her house in the city of Sanabis. We do not have any information about why she was arrested or her whereabouts. 7 other activists were also detained by regime forces in separate raids in A\'ali area near the capital Manama. No further details have been provided about those raids either. The Al Khalifah regime is under fire for its harsh crackdown on rights activists and pro-democracy protesters. The kingdom has been gripped by anti-monarchy rallies since February 20-11.
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[25 Oct 2013] HRW: Bahrain used disproportionate amounts of tear gas against protesters - English
Human Rights Watch says Bahraini security forces have often used disproportionate amounts of tear gas in their crackdown on anti-regime protests.
The rights group cites a document released by a...
Human Rights Watch says Bahraini security forces have often used disproportionate amounts of tear gas in their crackdown on anti-regime protests.
The rights group cites a document released by a Bahrain rights watch which says the Interior Ministry issued a tender back in June for supplies of one-point-six million tear gas canisters and 145000 stun grenades. The number of tear gas shells appears to be greater than the country\'s population of 1-point-2 million of which nearly 560-thousand are Bahraini nationals. This means that almost three tear gas canisters have been bought for every Bahraini civilian. South Korea and a joint South African-German company are the main suppliers of tear gas to the Persian Gulf kingdom, which has been cracking down on peaceful protests since early 2011. Bahraini protesters have been seeking the downfall of the ruling Al Khalifah monarchy.
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Human Rights Watch says Bahraini security forces have often used disproportionate amounts of tear gas in their crackdown on anti-regime protests.
The rights group cites a document released by a Bahrain rights watch which says the Interior Ministry issued a tender back in June for supplies of one-point-six million tear gas canisters and 145000 stun grenades. The number of tear gas shells appears to be greater than the country\'s population of 1-point-2 million of which nearly 560-thousand are Bahraini nationals. This means that almost three tear gas canisters have been bought for every Bahraini civilian. South Korea and a joint South African-German company are the main suppliers of tear gas to the Persian Gulf kingdom, which has been cracking down on peaceful protests since early 2011. Bahraini protesters have been seeking the downfall of the ruling Al Khalifah monarchy.
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[14 Jan 13] Zio-Saudis can NOT curb Bahrain uprising - English
An analyst says the Zionist-dominated West has steered Arab Spring revolutions in Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen and elsewhere, but Bahrain will not yield to oppression. In the background of this Bahrain...
An analyst says the Zionist-dominated West has steered Arab Spring revolutions in Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen and elsewhere, but Bahrain will not yield to oppression. In the background of this Bahrain has been gripped by anti-regime protests since March 2011. This week, poison gas used in the tear gas canisters of regime forces has claimed yet another life. Many observers say the monarchy dictatorship would have fallen quickly had it not been for the sustaining efforts of the US, Britain and Saudi Arabia mainly in propping up the ailing system of tyranny.
Press TV has interviewed Mr. Kevin Barrett, founding member of the Muslim Jewish Christian Alliance, Wisconsin about this issue.
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An analyst says the Zionist-dominated West has steered Arab Spring revolutions in Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen and elsewhere, but Bahrain will not yield to oppression. In the background of this Bahrain has been gripped by anti-regime protests since March 2011. This week, poison gas used in the tear gas canisters of regime forces has claimed yet another life. Many observers say the monarchy dictatorship would have fallen quickly had it not been for the sustaining efforts of the US, Britain and Saudi Arabia mainly in propping up the ailing system of tyranny.
Press TV has interviewed Mr. Kevin Barrett, founding member of the Muslim Jewish Christian Alliance, Wisconsin about this issue.
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[24 June 13] Islamophobia rising in Britain - English
In this edition of the show: Islamophobia, anti-Muslim racism and intolerance against Muslims. How such social phenomenon prevails in the British society? What are the differences?
Sharp rise in...
In this edition of the show: Islamophobia, anti-Muslim racism and intolerance against Muslims. How such social phenomenon prevails in the British society? What are the differences?
Sharp rise in reported cases, including attacks on 10 mosques, raises fears of sustained targeting of Muslim communities. Two hundred Islamophobic incidents since Lee Rigby\'s killing are so far reported.
Monarchy: Australia and the British Monarchy (Part 2). A dilemmatic and skeptical sense of passing the head of state position to Charles upon death of Queen Elizabeth II is growing faster than ever.
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In this edition of the show: Islamophobia, anti-Muslim racism and intolerance against Muslims. How such social phenomenon prevails in the British society? What are the differences?
Sharp rise in reported cases, including attacks on 10 mosques, raises fears of sustained targeting of Muslim communities. Two hundred Islamophobic incidents since Lee Rigby\'s killing are so far reported.
Monarchy: Australia and the British Monarchy (Part 2). A dilemmatic and skeptical sense of passing the head of state position to Charles upon death of Queen Elizabeth II is growing faster than ever.
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Bahrainis bound to continue protests - English
A political analyst says Bahrainis have not lost determination to carry on with demonstrations against the Al Khalifa regime despite its \'immense pressure on the livelihood\' of the people....
A political analyst says Bahrainis have not lost determination to carry on with demonstrations against the Al Khalifa regime despite its \'immense pressure on the livelihood\' of the people.
Amnesty International has called for the release of \'prisoners of conscience\' held in Bahrain\'s prisons.
Bahrainis have been staging demonstrations since mid-February 2011, demanding political reform and a constitutional monarchy, a demand that later changed to an outright call for the ouster of the ruling Al Khalifa family following its crackdown on popular protests.
Press TV has interviewed Kamel Wazne, a political analyst from Beirut about this issue.
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A political analyst says Bahrainis have not lost determination to carry on with demonstrations against the Al Khalifa regime despite its \'immense pressure on the livelihood\' of the people.
Amnesty International has called for the release of \'prisoners of conscience\' held in Bahrain\'s prisons.
Bahrainis have been staging demonstrations since mid-February 2011, demanding political reform and a constitutional monarchy, a demand that later changed to an outright call for the ouster of the ruling Al Khalifa family following its crackdown on popular protests.
Press TV has interviewed Kamel Wazne, a political analyst from Beirut about this issue.