Bahrainis Hold Rally against Regime’s Crackdown on Shia Mourners

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Bahraini protesters have taken to the streets to voice their anger at the ruling Al Khalifah regime’s crackdown and attacks on Shia mourners holding ceremonies to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia imam.

On Friday, demonstrators in the capital Manama slammed the regime’s policies toward the mourners during the lunar month of Muharram.

The protests came after security forces removed all placards and banners related to the mourning processions, Press TV reported.

The call for protest was made by Bahrain’s main opposition bloc, the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society.

Thousands of anti-regime protesters have held numerous demonstrations on the streets of Bahrain since mid-February 2011, calling for the Al Khalifa family to relinquish power.

Bahraini regime forces, backed by Saudi troops, have cracked down on the protesters, killing scores of them. A large number of Bahraini activists are also languishing behind bars.