'Saudi-backed regime forces have attacked protesters in several villages, injuring tens of people and arresting several women.

This is while anti-government protests have also intensified in the kingdom ahead of the first anniversary of the revolution. Opposition groups in Bahrain have called for international pressure on the Manama government to stop the ruling Al Khalifa family's deadly crackdown.'

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US Gave Green Light to Toxic Terror in Bahrain

'“Just as Bahrainis are being poisoned in their homes from indiscriminate firing of massive teargas by regime forces, Washington is showing its approval by going ahead with an arms sales deal to the Persian Gulf kingdom,” Global Research's Middle East and East Africa correspondent, Finian Cunningham said. Since the beginning of the popular uprising in Bahrain last February, dozens of people have been killed and many more have been injured in the Al Khalifa regime's brutal crackdown on demonstrations.

Last year, under pressure from human rights groups, Washington decided to put on hold the sale of USD 53 million worth of weapons to Bahrain, demanding the Sunni monarchy to endorse democratic reforms. However, it was revealed last week that the administration of Barack Obama is now moving forward with the deal without any formal notification to the public.'

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