Bahrain arrests 29 ahead of protests anniversary


  • World
  • Friday, 14 Feb 2014

KUWAIT (Reuters) - Bahrain said on Thursday it had arrested 29 people for rioting and vandalism in several villages, the day before the third anniversary of mass protests which could spark more street unrest.

Sunni Muslim-ruled Bahrain has been shaken by frequent demonstrations and clashes since mostly Shi'ite Muslim demonstrators took to the streets in February 2011 to call for greater democracy.

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