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Bahraini protesters attacked by police

Monday, 01 February 2016 12:48 AM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 02 February 2016 12:36 PM ]

Bahraini protesters run for cover from tear gas during clashes with riot police in the village of Sitra, south of the capital Manama, on January 29, 2016. (AFP)

Bahraini regime forces have attacked peaceful protesters calling for the release of prisoners.

Regime forces fired toxic gas and birdshot at protesters in Sitra Island and Daih village outside the capital Manama where Bahrainis staged demonstrations on Sunday.

Activists who called for the demonstrations have promised more protests despite the government crackdown.

Since mid-February 2011, thousands of anti-regime protesters have held numerous demonstrations on an almost daily basis in the streets of Bahrain, calling for the Al Khalifah family to relinquish power.

Scores of people have died and many more injured or incarcerated in the ongoing heavy-handed crackdown on demonstrators.