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| So far the demonstrations have been small and concentrated but activists are urging a "Day of Rage" [Reuters] |
Police have reportedly opened fire at a rally in Saudi Arabia in an apparent effort to stop planned protests there, AP news agency has reported.
A witness in the eastern city of Qatif told AP that gunfire and stun grenades were fired at several hundred protesters marching in the city streets on Thursday.
The witness, speaking on condition of anonymity because he feared government reprisal, said police in the area opened fire. The witness saw at least one protester injured.
Government officials have warned they will take strong action if activists take to the streets after increasing calls for large protests around the country to press for democratic reforms.....read on
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