Libya and Middle East Uprisings
Follow Reuters' coverage as a wave of unrest grips the Middle East and northern Africa
A protester runs for shelter after Bahraini security forces opened fire at protesters marching towards the Pearl Square in capital Manama February 18, 2011. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
- 60 hurt in Bahrain after security forces fire on protesters www.reuters.com
- Bahrain crown prince calls for dialogue: TV www.reuters.com
- Thousands join funerals after Bahrain killings www.reuters.com
- Obama is "concerned" by Bahrain, Libya, Yemen violence www.reuters.com
- U.N.'s Navi Pillay condemns the repression in Libya and Bahrain www.reuters.com
- What comes next in Bahrain upheaval? www.reuters.com
- Salmaniyah Hospital: 66 injured, 4 serious. 1 prob won't make it.comment by miguelmarquez via twitter 2/18/2011 8:18:33 PM
- Just spoke to a 53-year-old man in Benghazi. Situation peaceful for now. Around 20,000 in near courthouse, camping out. 3 tanks. #feb27comment by evanchill via twitter 2/18/2011 8:26:04 PM
- U.S. appeals to Bahrain to exercise restraint www.reuters.com
- Developments in #Libya tonight. Al Jaz Arabic taken off air. Electricity cut in the coastal area of Benghazi, 4 tanks outside court house.comment by WilliamsJon via twitter 2/18/2011 8:48:14 PM
A family member of a protester, who was killed by riot-police, is consoled by his friend as he cries during a funeral procession held in Sitra, East of Bahriani capital of Manama February 18, 2011. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
- Human rights group Amnesty International said on Friday it believed Libyan security forces had shot dead at least 46 people in the past three days.
- RT @acarvin: Here come the #bahrain wikileaks cables. t.coby nickkristof via twitter 2/18/2011 10:42:39 PM
- RT @BahrainRights: Video of the helicopter shooting protesters 18 Feb via NYTime ow.ly #bahrainby nickkristof via twitter 2/18/2011 10:44:39 PM
- Goodness --I just read tweets suggesting that I've been shot in the neck here in #Bahrain. I can confirm that I am fine.by nickkristof via twitter 2/18/2011 10:54:15 PM
- RT @aude5apere: @NickKristof Please retweet! New video of army shooting unarmed protestors with automatic weapons #bahrain youtu. ...by nickkristof via twitter 2/18/2011 11:33:43 PM
- RT @EthanZ: Another video of shots fired in #Bahrain - this one makes clear shots at very close range: bit.lyby nickkristof via twitter 2/18/2011 11:37:57 PM
- The White House says President Obama, in a conversation with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa this evening, condemned the recent violence in that country and urged the government of Bahrain to show restrain. www.reuters.com
- In an attempt to resolve the crisis that has already killed four and wounded hundreds, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa is offering a national dialogue "with all parties." www.reuters.com
Supporters and family members of injured protesters shout anti-government slogans outside Salmaniya Hospital's emergency department, after the injured were brought to hospital, in Manama February 18, 2011. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
- An Shi'ite ex-lawmaker in Bahrain says the country's main Shi'ite bloc has rejected a call for dialogue from the king.
- Human Rights Watch is saying that dozens more people have been killed in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Friday, after security forces opened fire on protesters. www.reuters.com
- Huge thanks to my #Bahrain followers who helped me cover the shootings yesterday and transport me around! Shokran Jazeelan!by nickkristof via twitter 2/19/2011 7:22:28 AM
- Here's my column about the #Bahrain govt shooting its people again yesterday: nyti.msby nickkristof via twitter 2/19/2011 7:22:40 AM
- 300 people in Oman take part in a peaceful protest to demand political reform and better pay. www.reuters.com
- The backdrop for #Bahrain brutality is #Saudi backing for it. Saudi fears Shia unrest spilling into its eastern province.by nickkristof via twitter 2/19/2011 8:26:27 AM
- #Bahrain Pearl Roundabout quiet now, still with lots of tanks. Mixed accounts of whether protesters will march on it today.by nickkristof via twitter 2/19/2011 9:18:07 AM
- If they do march, I'd bet troops will open fire again. For a ruler, killing protesters is like a drug; it's addictive.by nickkristof via twitter 2/19/2011 9:22:05 AM
- I hear members of the #Bahrain royal family are circulating a petition complaining about my columns. Haven't seen it yet.by nickkristof via twitter 2/19/2011 9:38:55 AM
- Quite a few tanks have pulled out of #Bahrain Pearl Roundabout over last hour. I count 11 tanks/apc's left. Not sure what this means.by nickkristof via twitter 2/19/2011 9:45:53 AM
- Ah, here's the #Bahrain petition against me: www.petitionspot.comby nickkristof via twitter 2/19/2011 9:54:05 AM
- Police in Algeria, a major oil and gas exporter, use batons to break up a crowd of about 50 opposition supporters. www.reuters.com
February 19, 2011 - Amateur video appears to show police firing into a crowd in Bahrain. Julie Noce, Reuters.- Military vehicles continuing to leave Pearl Roundabout. I see only 1 APC left, no tanks. Police vehicles remain.by nickkristof via twitter 2/19/2011 10:14:50 AM
- A Reuters reporter is saying that a handful of protesters return to Pearl Square in Bahrain after the army pullout.
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