Sectarian Violence Hits Saudi Arabia



Saudi Arabia Hit By Sectarian Violence As Two Killed -- The Telegraph


Saudi Arabia's Shia east has been thrown into turmoil after two people were killed when police opened fire on demonstrators protesting the shooting and arrest of a popular anti-regime cleric.

The detention of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr triggered the worst unrest in the kingdom's Eastern Province for months, prompting fears that the long-marginalised region could erupt in open revolt.

Hundreds of men marched through the centre of the city of Qatif, chanting "Down, Down with the House of Saud" and "Death to al-Saud", a rare direct challenge to the kingdom's royal family.

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More News On The Sectarian Violence In Saudi Arabia

Angry Throngs at a Funeral in Saudi Arabia -- New York Times
Thousands rally after death of protester in Saudi Arabia (VIDEO) -- RT
Saudi Shi'ites throng funerals of slain protesters -- Reuters
Saudi Arabia says two killed after cleric's arrest -- Reuters
Saudi shootout and crackdown: Two dead as police squash Shia rally -- RT
Iran Criticizes Saudi Crackdown on Protesters, Fars Says -- Bloomberg
Saudis fear revolution will hit kingdom -- Press TV (Iran)
Video of Protests and Clashes in Saudi Arabia -- New York Times

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