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Police and Protesters Clash in Bahrain, Ahead of F1 Grand Prix

Protesters clashed with police in Bahrain on Friday, April 17, after marches demanding political change and the release of opposition activists took place, ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix on April 19. Protesters called for the release of Sheikh Ali Salman, chairman of the opposition Wefaq Society, who was detained in December, and other activists.

Amnesty International released a report on April 15 documenting the use of detention and violence by Bahrain security forces to curb demonstrations by the gulf state’s majority Shiite Muslim population following a 2011 uprising.

The footage above shows protesters throwing petrol bombs at armored police vehicles. Police vehicles are seen firing upon the protesters in the neighborhood of Nuwaidrat. Credit: YouTube/revolutionbahrainmc