Young Protesters Turn To Militant Tactics In Bahrain
Posted: December 6, 2012
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TweetBahrain's strongest Islamist group, Al Wefaq, has consistently called for peaceful protests. But now it faces pressure from younger militants throwing Molotovs and advancing more radical demands. Al Wefaq will hold a rally on Friday, the first time it has defied the national protest ban.
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