Saudi Arabien

[Shahab3]

S Arabia arrests 100 Shia protesters
Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:18PM

Saudi authorities arrested 100 Shia protesters following a series of anti-government demonstrations in the east of the country last week, a Saudi human rights group says.

Human Rights First Society (HRFS) announced on Wednesday that the protesters were arrested for taking part or organizing anti-government demonstrations demanding political reforms and the immediate release of political prisoners.

Protesters say the prisoners, mostly Shias, are being held unjustly and without trial, some for as long as 16 years.
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