Bahraini Protesters Organize Via Facebook

Bahrain's Sh'ite Muslim opposition have been organizing anti-government protests throughout the island nation, starting yesterday in what has been called Day of Wrath, and continuing today.

Bahrain’s Sh’ite Muslim opposition have been organizing anti-government protests throughout the island nation, starting yesterday in what has been called Day of Wrath, and continuing today.

The Bahraini protesters have taken inspiration from Egyptian and Tunisian uprisings, as have demonstrators in numerous other Middle Eastern countries including Yemen and Jordan.

The mostly youthful demonstrators in Bahrain are demanding the replacement of King Sheik Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, along with the ability to elect the Cabinet, plus the release of all political prisoners.

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