JNN 19 June 2013 Riyadh : The eastern region of Saudi Arabia has witnessed a deadly cycle of demonstrations, shootings, and detentions for more than two years. While Shia in the east share grievances with the rest of the country, simmering discontent is aggravated by a history of regime discrimination and provincial neglect. To stabilize the region, the regime must address the roots of dissent at both the local and the national levels. Continue reading
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After 8 months of Illegal confinement now the Saudi Govt charges Shia Cleric with Instigating Unrest
JNN 27 Mar 2013 Riyadh : After About 8 Months in captivity without any charges , now A court in Saudi Arabia has charged prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr with “instigating unrest” and “seeking foreign meddling” in the kingdom. Continue reading
Arabian Shia’s Stages Massive Show of Strength in a Demo against Al Saud’s illegal Detentions of thousands of Shias
JNN 23 Feb 2013 Riyadh : People have once again taken to streets in a Massive show of Strength in the eastern Province of Qatif , Saudi Arabia to protest against the detention of protesters. Continue reading
Anti Saudi Govt Protest against Repression and Injustice in Mecca and Buraidah
JNN 02 Jan 2012 Riyadh : People have held demonstrations against the Al Saud regime in the holy city of Mecca and the central city of Buraidah , Press reports. Continue reading
2 Arabian Shia Protesters Martyred by the Saudi Security Forces in Qatif
JNN 30 Sept 2012 Riyadh : Saudi security forces have shot dead two a Shia Men , a teenager and an activist as they attacked a group of peaceful pro-democracy protesters in the city of Qatif in the Eastern Province. Continue reading
50 Saudi Judges Resign in Protest against Pressure to Illegaly Convict Shia Political Activists
JNN 24 Sept 2012 Riyadh : At least 50 Saudi judges have resigned in protest at the pressure exerted on them by the Riyadh regime to sentence political activists, Press reports. Continue reading
Several Shia Protesters Injured by Saudi Forces shootout in Brutal crackdown in Qatif
JNN 29 July 2012 Riyadh : Saudi security forces opened fire on Shia protesters in the tense Qatif district of Eastern Province on Friday, wounding several as hundreds marched to demand the release of detainees, witnesses said. Continue reading
Tortured and Jailed by Ale Saud, Shia Cleric Nemr Al Nemr starts Hunger Strike
JNN 22 July 2012 Riyadh : Relatives of jailed Saudi cleric Sheikh Nemr al-Nemr have expressed concern over his health condition, saying the mistreated Shia figure has started an open-ended hunger strike. Continue reading
A Prominent Shia Cleric injured and arrested , 2 Shia Men martyred & 20 injured by Saudi forces
JNN 11 July 2012 Qatif : Saudi Wahhabi forces have shot injured and arrested senior Shia cleric Ayatollah Al-Nemer on Saturday 08 July 2012 at around 5 pm local time in Qatif. While Shia Men were Martyred by the Saudi Forces ,and 20 other Protesters injured by the firing of the Wahabi regime. Continue reading
Saudi Political Prisoner Died due to 3rd Degree Torture in Jail
JNN 31 May 2012 Riyadh : The Saudi Arabian citizen ” Khalid Mohammad al Ghamidi “, died in Thahban Prison, allegedly as a result of severe torture. Continue reading
Arabian Shia hold anti Ale Saud Rally in the Shia Majority Oil Rich Eastern Province of Qatif
JNN 10 May 2012 Riyadh : Saudi Arabia’s Eastern province has been hit by yet another anti-government protest rally in which demonstrators have condemned the long-time rule of Al Saud for its suppression of protests. Continue reading
Fresh Anti Government Protest , despite Violent Crack down by Saudi Forces
JNN 24 Mar 2012 Riyadh : Saudi protesters have staged a fresh anti-government demonstration in the eastern city of Qatif despite a violent crackdown on protests in the oil-rich region. Continue reading
Arabian Shia protesters hold demo against the Economic & Sectarian Injustices of Ale Saud
JNN 24 Feb 2012 Riyadh : Arabian anti-government Shia protesters have rallied in Eastern Province, calling for the downfall of the ruling House of Ale Saud. Continue reading
Saudi forces fire on Peaceful Shia protesters in Qatif
JNN 24 Jan 2012 Qatif : Several Saudi protesters have been injured in an attack by security forces on a demonstration in the Qatif region of the Eastern Province, Press TV reports. Continue reading
Peaceful Shia Protesters attacked in Qatif By Saudi forces
JNN 14 Jan 2012 Riyadh : Saudi security forces have fired live bullets to disperse an anti-government protest Shai rally in the eastern city of Qatif, reports say. Continue reading
Shia's of Saudia Arabia Protest to demand the release of Political Prisoners
JNN 02 July 2011 : Saudi protesters have taken to the streets in the eastern city of Qatif in Saudi Arabia, demanding the release of political prisoners in the Arab country. Continue reading Shia’s of Saudia Arabia Protest to demand the release of Political Prisoners
JNN 02 July 2011 : Saudi protesters have taken to the streets in the eastern city of Qatif in Saudi Arabia, demanding the release of political prisoners in the Arab country. Continue reading Arabian Shia's Protest for the Urgent Withdrawl of Ale Saud's forces from Bahrain
JNN 10 April 2011 : Hundreds of Arabian Shia’s have demonstrated to denounce the presence of Ale Saud’s forces in Bahrain, where they are helping the Al Khalifa family to crack down on Bahraini protesters. Continue reading Arabian Shia’s Protest for the Urgent Withdrawl of Ale Saud’s forces from Bahrain
JNN 10 April 2011 : Hundreds of Arabian Shia’s have demonstrated to denounce the presence of Ale Saud’s forces in Bahrain, where they are helping the Al Khalifa family to crack down on Bahraini protesters. Continue reading Saudi Monarchy bows to pressure , order release of Detained Shia Activists
JNN 09 Mar 2011 : According to Tawafoq Website, Saudi king Abdullah ordered the governor of the Eastern Province to release 27 Shia detainees who were arrested in demonstrations last Friday in Qatif. Continue reading
Bahrain’s Movement now Crossing border into Saudi Arabia
JNN 01 Mar 2011 : According to informed sources in Qatif (Eastern province of Saudi Arabia) Shia Youths Movement organized a peaceful demonstration on next Thursday, March 3rd. Continue reading
Bahrain's Movement now Crossing border into Saudi Arabia
JNN 01 Mar 2011 : According to informed sources in Qatif (Eastern province of Saudi Arabia) Shia Youths Movement organized a peaceful demonstration on next Thursday, March 3rd. Continue reading
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