MEDIA ALERT: Bahrain protests continue amid escalating violence
Bahraini security forces fired live rounds and used tear gas on anti-government protesters. At least 25 people had been hurt. Yesterday the peaceful demonstrations were attacked, and at least 4 people died and hundreds injured.The protests have grown with the impact of those in Tunisia and Egypt. The youth unemployment rate in Bahrain is 19.6%. Protesters have called for democracy and social changes.
Toby Jones
Assistant Professor of Middle East history, Rutgers University
Toby Jones is Assistant Professor of Middle East history at Rutgers University, New Jersey.
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