Saudi forces have opened fire at
people in a neighborhood in eastern region of al-Awamia, killing a young man
and wounding at least 15 others.
The forces surrounded several houses
in al-Jamima Township in al-Awamia which is located in al-Qatif region, and
started firing at people in the streets.
A young man was killed in the attack
and 15 people were wounded among which seven were reported to be in critical
condition.
One house was also burned down in
this attack.
Saudi Arabia has been facing social
protests since 2011, influenced by the Arab Spring that started with 2011
Tunisian revolution.
Protesters have held demonstrations
on an almost regular basis in the Kingdom's east, mainly in Qatif and Awamiyah.
The demonstrators called for the
release of all political prisoners, freedom of expression and assembly, and an
end to widespread discrimination.
Anti-government protests have
intensified since November 2011, when security forces opened fire on protestors
in Qatif, killing five people and leaving scores more injured.
Activists say there are over 40,000
prisoners of conscience in Saudi Arabia, many of them being held without trial
or charges.
According to Human Rights Watch, the
Saudi regime “routinely represses expression critical of the government.”
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