Stories about Middle East & North Africa from February, 2011
Bahrain: Nicholas Kristof, An Eyewitness
Nicholas Kristof, the New York Times columnist, and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, is reporting the unfolding events taking place in Bahrain via his Twitter account. Kristof arrived Bahrain a couple of days ago when two protesters were reported dead, after thousands gathered in Pearl Square demanding democracy.
Bahrain: State TV Says Protesters Had Swords, Guns and Ammunition
Bahrain Television just aired the government's account of today's pre-dawn raid on protesters gathered at the Pearl Roundabout in the capital Manama, which left five people dead, scores injured and up to 60 people missing and still unaccounted for. The programme has raised more questions than answers.
Bahrain: Protests Erupt at Salmaniya Hospital
Chaos has hit Bahrain's Salmaniya Hospital, the country's largest public hospital, after Thursday pre dawn police raid on protesters in Lulu Roundabout. Doctors had to protest to be able to provide emergency care to those injured. Read on to see what happened there.
Bahrain: Chilling Accounts from Witnesses to Pearl ‘Massacre’
Horrific accounts of the barbaric pre-dawn raid in which protesters were dispersed by security forces from the Pearl Roundabout, where they have set up camp to press for demands, continue to emerge, as Bahrainis and the rest of the world try to come to terms with what hit them.
Bahrain: Tanks Head Towards Capital Manama
After a morning raid this Thursday 17 February, 2011, on protesters at Lulu Roundabout in Bahraini capital Manama, reports have surfaced of army tanks heading towards the city.
Bahrain: News of Dawn Raid Provokes Rage and Disbelief
People across Bahrain woke up to go to work today (Thursday 17 February, 2011) to the news of a dawn police raid on anti-government protestors camped out at Lulu Roundabout in capital Manama. Facebook and Twitter have been flooded with reactions of rage, horror and disbelief at the events that have unfolded.
Bahrain: Main Hospital Fills with Lulu Roundabout Wounded
After the dawn raid on Lulu Roundabout, the focal point of the anti-government protests going on in Bahrain since February 14, many of the injured have been rushed to the Salmaniya Hospital, which is now in disarray due to the growing number of injured protesters.
Bahrain: Videos of Dawn Raid on Lulu Roundabout
In the early hours of Thursday 17th February, at around 3am local Bahrain time, riot police force attacked sleeping protesters at Lulu Roundabout, the focal point of Bahrain's ongoing Day of Wrath protests. These are some of the videos of the events that have surfaced so far.
Bahrain: News on Pearl Roundabout Crackdown Flows
This post is part of our special coverage of Bahrain Protests 2011. Eyewitness and amplified reports on Twitter are coming in fast about the pre-dawn raid on protesters at Bahrain's Pearl Roundabout. Twitter user @Hisham_g reports on attacks on international media: RT @khabarNYC: @chanadbh CNN crew were ripped off their equipment...
Libya: Gaddafi Cracks Down on Anti-Regime Protestors
News is emerging on Twitter that Libyan leader Mu'ammar Gaddafi has sent in the army against protestors, with deaths reported in Benghazi and other parts of the country. Libyans have been inspired by pro-democracy demonstrations in neighbouring Tunisia and Egypt that have toppled their respective rulers.
Bahrain: One Person Killed During Pre-Dawn Police Raid
We reported earlier on the pre-dawn raid by Bahrain's police forces on the protesters who have been gathered at Pearl Roundabout in the capital city of Manama since February 14. Now the news has broken that one person was killed during the skirmish
Bahrain: Police Attack Sleeping Protesters
This post is part of our special coverage of Bahrain Protests 2011. At around 3am Bahrain time, as protesters were sleeping at Pearl Roundabout, police troops attacked them with guns, tear gas and excessive force – WITHOUT WARNING. Here are more reactions from Twitter on the frenzy that followed: @emile_hokayem:...
Bahrain: Police Attack Protesters at Pearl Roundabout
This post is part of our special coverage of Bahrain Protests 2011. The Bahraini police have just launched an attack on protesters at the Pearl Roundabout. Here are the reactions from Twitter: @maryamalkhawaja: There are wounded, area is surrounded @FroozyO: Attention attention: Riot police by the hundreds have just arrived...
Bahrain: Safe Day for Protesters
It was a safe day for protesters in Bahrain today, with the police forces staying at bay, and allowing the protests to go unhampered. The day marks a total change to the police brutality protesters faced on the first and second day of the demonstrations, which saw the death of two protesters.
Bahrain: Pro-Government, Pro-King Voices Emerge
As the third day of protests in Bahrain continues this Wednesday 16 February, 2011, numerous voices have stepped up to show support for King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa and the Bahraini government.
Bahrain: Funeral Procession Marks Third Day of Protests
Wednesday February 16, 2011 is the third day of Bahrain's 'Day of Wrath' protests; it has kicked off with the funeral of Fadhel Al-Matrook, who died after mourners faced excessive force from riot police during Tuesday's procession for the first fallen protester Ali Mushaima.
Iran: Jailed blogger Hossein Ronaghi in Danger
Hossein Ronaghi Malki, an Iranian blogger, is serving a 15 year prison sentence, and is confined in the security ward of Evin Prison, deprived of contact with his family or his lawyer. Mojtaba Samienejad, a human rights activist and secretary of the Human Rights House of Iran, told BBC Persian that Ronaghi is in need of urgent surgery and is in critical condition.
Libya: Protests Against Gaddafi Start Ahead of Schedule
Hoping to emulate recent popular uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia, Libyan pro-democracy activist have been calling for protests against the 41-year-old autocratic rule of Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi. They set February 17 as a "Day of Rage", using social networking websites to convince millions to take to the streets to peacefully call for change. But it seems that Libyans are too eager to voice their rage and anger at their leader as they decided to demonstrate today.
Libya: Protests Begin in Benghazi Ahead of February 17 Day of Wrath
Libya's revolution date is pencilled in for February 17 - but it seems that the Libyans are too eager to voice their rage and anger at Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, who has ruled their country for almost 40 years. News of protests in Benghazi is continuing to dominate my timeline and here are some reactions.
Bahrain: A Second Day of Protests Continues (Video)
Continuing with Global Voices' coverage of the ongoing #Feb14 protests in Bahrain, Yacoub Slaise has compiled a number of videos covering today's developments.
Bahrain: Day of Wrath Number Two
Bahrain's Day of Wrath protests enter their second day. Two protesters have been killed, reportedly at the hands of police using excessive force. Here are some reactions from Twitter.
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