Bahraini revolutionaries hold demo in Manama, Sitra

Bahraini revolutionaries have staged rallies in the capital, Manama, and the eastern city of Sitra, calling for the downfall of Al Khalifa regime.

The protesters in the capital called for a democratically elected government, saying they would not give in to the pressure by the regime. They also confirmed their resolve to continue in the way of claiming their rights.

The anti-government demonstrators in Sitra chanted slogans against the Al Khalifa regime and demanded that the ‘killers of the martyrs of the revolution’ be brought to justice.

Earlier on Sunday, Bahraini security forces attacked protesters in Sitra and injured several people. The Saudi-backed Bahraini forces used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the protesters.

Last week, similar demonstrations were held in the village of Dair, located on the northern coast of the Muharraq Island, and the northwestern village of Diraz.

Anti-regime protests in Bahrain continue despite the heavy-handed crackdown by the regime.

Bahraini demonstrators hold King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa responsible for the killing of the protesters during the uprising that began in February 2011.