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50,000 take to the streets of Bahrain in show of solidarity
Gulf Daily News (Bahrain) ^ | 4/13/02 | MOHAMMED AL A'ALI

Posted on 04/12/2002 11:14:30 PM PDT by LarryLied

"MORE than 50,000 people took part in a massive demonstration after Friday prayers in Duraz yesterday to express solidarity with the Palestinian people.

One of the leaders Shaikh Isa Ahmed Qassim urged protesters to keep the demonstrations peaceful and not to use violence.

"People are being encouraged to take part in protests to express their feelings in a civilised manner but they must not destroy property or violate the law," he said.

"What we are doing is crucial and calls for the unity of all Arabs and Muslims in the world to confront a common enemy.

"All Arabs must boycott both US and Israeli products in support of our brothers in Palestine," said Shaikh Isa during his sermon.

"Arab leaders should take the demands and wishes of the people into consideration when taking a decision about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict."

After Friday prayers, Shaikh Isa led people in a demonstration that started from Duraz roundabout and continued to Saar roundabout before returning to Duraz.

Marchers carried pictures of Palestinians killed at the hands of the Israelis and chanted slogans in support of the Palestinians.

One of the protesters Ahmed Eid, 26, said he felt it was necessary to do something to support the Palestinian cause.

"Every one is moved by what is happening and we just can't keep quiet. We want to send a message to the whole world that all the people of Bahrain are supporting the Palestinians and are ready to give all they can to help them in their struggle," he said.

Abdulhussain Ali, 25, said he had become fed up with watching Palestinians subjected to torture and extermination while the whole world kept silent.

"We call on all Arab and Islamic governments to support the Palestinian resistance with money and arms, to confront Zionists, whether politicians, soldiers or settlers," he said.

"The Palestinian people are being subjected to the most brutal war of this era.

"The Nazi Zionists are using all their sophisticated weaponry and arms, supported by unlimited American backing, to exterminate the Palestinian people.

"Every decent Arab or Muslim has a role to play. The least they can do is to boycott American goods. "

Ibrahim Salman, 27, said the Palestinians must continue their struggle until the Israeli occupation ends.

"People should stop counting on Arab leaders because they always opt for diplomatic solutions instead of listening to the voice of the people," he said.

"Arab leaders have to wake up and see what is happening. The least they can do is open their borders and allow those who are interested in taking up Jihad to fulfill this obligation."

Abbas Ali, 29, believes that all Arabs and Muslims have a duty to support Palestinians in their rightful cause.

"My brothers are suffering in Palestine," he continued. "The whole world should know that we are standing besides them in their struggle and are ready to give up everything for them."

Malik Abdulla, 22, said the demonstrators had no intention of sabotaging other people's property and goods.

"These are peaceful protests to show the world that we don't accept what is happening in Palestine," he said

"Palestinians are sacrificing their lives every day for their country and we all are ready to support them financially and emotionally and are even ready to fight for them.

"The Government and the people should have the same sentiments towards the Palestinian cause."

Ibrahim Kadhim, 29, believes the least people can do is support the Palestinian cause morally and financially.

"Arabs have to stick together as a unit in the face of the devil Sharon," he said.

He said the demonstrators were ready to stand for 100 minutes in silence in respect for Palestinian martyrs but they would not stand for one second for the Israelis, as US Ambassador Ronald Neumann had previously requested.

"The Palestinians are protecting their land and what is left of Arab dignity with their blood and their lives," he continued.

"Why should we stand for the aggressors.

"As a diplomat, Mr Neumann must have realised that what he said is wrong, and for that he should leave."

In Muharraq, more than 500 people yesterday attended a rally organised by Al Eslah Society and Al Menbar National Islamic Society in co-ordination with Al Wasat Al Arabi Islamic Democratic Society.

There were speeches by Al Eslah Society representative Shaikh Ibrahim Al Hadi, Al Menbar National Islamic Society president Abdulla Al Huwaihi and Al Menbar Al Amal Al Taqadoumi president Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi.

Shaikh Al Hadi and Mr Al Huwaihi both blamed the US Ambassador for the fact that recent peaceful protests in Bahrain had turned violent.

Mr Al Huwaihi also stressed the importance of boycotting American products to try to pressurise America into a policy of fairness instead of one of support for the Israelis.

Mr Al Nuaimi said he believed all the world should unite against Israel and America if peace is to be achieved.

"Israel doesn't respect basic human rights as they kill without remorse and tend to destroy holy Islamic and Christian sites without respect," he said.



TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Israel; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bahrain; israel
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We have use of a naval pier and the Shaikh-Isa Air field in Bahrain. So far.
1 posted on 04/12/2002 11:14:30 PM PDT by LarryLied
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To: LarryLied
*Mr Al Huwaihi also stressed the importance of boycotting American products to try to pressurise America into a policy of fairness instead of one of support for the Israelis.

To Hell with them if they don't like America or American policy.

2 posted on 04/12/2002 11:18:36 PM PDT by vance
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To: vance
They like America and have been a good ally. Bahrain sent a frigate to help us off the coast of Pakistan. They don't like Israel and the more we are seen as the power behind the IDF, the less they will like us. That airfield came in handy both in the Gulf War and Afghanistan. You can't land C-5's on aircraft carriers.
3 posted on 04/12/2002 11:25:48 PM PDT by LarryLied
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To: LarryLied; Vance
Bahrain is Arab, but with a majority Shi'ite population. The ruling class is Shia. A reason why there have been protests there is because Iran is ordering them, for it's own show of power and other reasons. they attacked the American embassy there recently, in familiar Iranian fashion.

See those yellow flags? That's the flag of Hezbollah. The same flag seen with the Shi'ite Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon when they attack Israel.

4 posted on 04/12/2002 11:38:17 PM PDT by Shermy
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To: Shermy
Thanks. I wondered who the government of Bahrain was referring to when it mentioned "outside agitators" in other stories.
5 posted on 04/12/2002 11:42:56 PM PDT by LarryLied
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To: LarryLied
You ever been to Bahrain? I have. They don't like us. They like our dollars when were in port, but would much rather see our servicemen dead.Given the choice, they'll take our dollar first, then kill us.
6 posted on 04/12/2002 11:43:25 PM PDT by Michael Barnes
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To: unix
Never been there. A relative flies in often. Think we might lose it as a base?
7 posted on 04/12/2002 11:45:49 PM PDT by LarryLied
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To: LarryLied
Thanks.

BUMP

8 posted on 04/12/2002 11:47:41 PM PDT by Phil V.
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To: LarryLied
That's the kind of target the Daisy Cutter was really designed for. Now you see'em - Now you don't.
9 posted on 04/12/2002 11:49:14 PM PDT by PsyOp
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To: Dog Gone;weikel;SalukiLawyer;Lazarus Long;68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub;GatorGirl;AFVetGal;senorita...
FYI
10 posted on 04/13/2002 12:04:10 AM PDT by LarryLied
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To: LarryLied
LOL...our best interests are not theirs..
11 posted on 04/13/2002 12:09:56 AM PDT by Michael Barnes
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To: LarryLied
Daisy Cutter Telethon Bump. My God, I just don't get what these people do instead of thinking...Israel is just too strong!

LIGHT BULB MOMENT-I just realized what I think I'm the last person on this site to figure out...The Rag governments are taking a direct cue from Nazism and using hatred to distract the proles from the totalitarian regimes they live under...its Bread and Circuses! The counter to that is Psyops...We've got to frame the Arab papers or the Mullahs with something that demonstrates conclusively that the fatcats at the top are cynical scumbags not unlike the liberal press here. Its slower than turning them all into a red mist, but its a good use of US ingenuity...We put a man on the moon, and proved that Michael Jackson and Latoya are the same person...we can do this!

12 posted on 04/13/2002 12:27:03 AM PDT by sleavelessinseattle
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To: LarryLied
Finally, some Arab is urging a peaceful demonstration. I have no problem with that.

Maybe they ought to convince their Pallie brethren to try a little non-violent protest instead of encouraging their youth to blow themselves to smithereens.

14 posted on 04/13/2002 2:54:29 AM PDT by zarf
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To: vance
They hate you and me because we are Americans. I don't know a single Bahrainian and I am sure I didn't offend anyone from that country.

What did you do to piss them off? And, if you didn't do anything to offend them, who from our country did?

15 posted on 04/13/2002 3:43:54 AM PDT by Rudder
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To: sleavelessinseattle
proved that Michael Jackson and Latoya are the same person...we can do this!

Aaaaoooooeee!!

It is waaaay too late for me to be reading this. LOLWHs!!

16 posted on 04/13/2002 4:05:57 AM PDT by happygrl
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To: zarf
Maybe they ought to convince their Pallie brethren to try a little non-violent protest instead of encouraging their youth to blow themselves to smithereens.

THAT would be productive and is what would win them a state.

17 posted on 04/13/2002 4:08:11 AM PDT by happygrl
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To: LarryLied
I fear it's going to be the U.S. and Israel vs. the rest of the world. I fear it's going to be WW2 all over again except it's going to be "capitalists(Americans) and jews". I still think we have the odds on our side.
18 posted on 04/13/2002 6:23:02 AM PDT by Texas_Longhorn
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To: LarryLied
Thanks for the ping, Larry--I understand things have settled down somewhat over there. It saddened me to hear that conditions had deteriorated since it's such a lovely country. I realize they would sympathize with their fellow Arabs against Israel, but I still think the citizenry isn't as anti-American as many of their bretheren are. Three Bahrainis have been killed in the protests. The leadership there is a monarchy but the late amir wisely invested the oil money in education, health care and infrastructure, as they have virtually run out of oil.
19 posted on 04/13/2002 10:11:10 AM PDT by GatorGirl
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To: MeanMFMan
"All those sand monkeys in one place"

Don't sugar coat it. Call them what they are. Terroists, and terrorist supporters. Besides, Sand Monkeys sounds like you are imparting a racist spin, which is immature.

20 posted on 04/13/2002 10:19:22 AM PDT by Rebelbase
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