Saudi-backed Bahraini forces have once again attacked anti-regime protesters in the capital Manama as demonstrations against the ruling Al Khalifa regime continue across the country.

On Tuesday, a young protester suffered head injuries after regime forces pushed ahead with their crackdown on demonstrators around the capital.

Another demonstrator was also arrested by Saudi-backed forces during the demonstration.

Police forces fired tear gas canisters to disperse the protesters, who called for the release of all jailed activists and demanded an end to the rule of the Al Khalifa royal family.


Bahrainis also held demonstrations in several towns and villages across the country on Monday, calling for the realization of democracy and freedom.

Since a popular uprising began in Bahrain in mid-February 2011, scores have been killed, many of them under torture while in custody, and thousands more detained.

Bahraini authorities have also dismissed hundreds of people from their jobs for taking part in peaceful anti-regime demonstrations.

A report published by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry in November 2011 found that the Al Khalifa regime had used excessive force in the crackdown on protests, criticizing Manama for torturing political activists, politicians and protesters.

Bahrainis say they will continue to hold anti-regime demonstrations until their demands for the establishment of a democratically-elected government and an end to rights violations are met.
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