Saudi Arabia invades Bahrain

[DMac]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/maps/bahrain_map.gif

Saudi Intervention in Bahrain (http://www.stratfor.com/analysis/20110314-saudi-intervention-bahrain?utm_source=redalert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=110314&utm_content=readmore&elq=ecb77d2bd2074eab979c5cda2c186887)

More:

Saudi Official Confirms Entry of 1000 Armed Forces to Bahrain (Urgent) (http://abna.ir/data.asp?lang=3&id=231318)

Background details:

Bahrain and the Battle Between Iran and Saudi Arabia (http://www.stratfor.com/weekly/20110307-bahrain-and-battle-between-iran-and-saudi-arabia)

Bahrain protesters block highway, confront police (http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/7602/World/Region/Bahrain-protesters-block-highway,-confront-police.aspx)

http://english.ahram.org.eg/Media/News/2011/3/13/2011-634356260762295516-229.jpg

http://twitter.com/OnlineBahrain

[hoarder]

http://pakalert.wordpress.com/2008/12/24/zionist-rulers-of-saudi-arabia/

[Neuro]

I bet Saudi Arabia, now will get the same treatment as Iraq, following the Saddams invasion of Kuwait...





....NOT!

[mick silver]

just maybe we will put a no fly zone in place to ............................. not

[beefsteak]

just maybe we will put a no fly zone in place to ............................. not


IF we do, does that mean we get to sell them more US Made aircraft and missiles....jis sayin'

[DMac]

Security official says Saudi soldier shot dead by opposition protester in Bahrain (http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/security-official-says-saudi-soldier-shot-dead-by-opposition-protester-in-bahrain/2011/03/15/ABRl3dW_story.html)

[DMac]

Iran Rebukes Saudis for Moving Troops Into Bahrain (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/16/world/middleeast/16bahrain.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss)

[DMac]

US embassy cables: Bahrain's relations with Iran (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/us-embassy-cables-documents/164906)

[General of Darkness]

We're seeing a lot of this in the past 2 days.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yeA_kHHLow

[DMac]

Tons of comments follow the article:

http://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/g4f5i/should_be_front_page_my_parents_and_friends_are/

Hi Reddit, I've been a lurker for a year or so now and I've always wanted to contribute something of value but never known what - now my dear friend has asked me to "tell the world...pls".

My parents and friends are reporting via tweets and facebook that the 1,000+ Saudi troops in Bahrain have started hunting down villages that are populated by Shia protesters. I'm 21 and the best comparison I can give is when you get 5+ stars in Grand Theft Auto - tanks EVERYWHERE. They are now actively taking occupying these villages and shooting to kill. I'm a Politics student and it is clear to me that what Bahrain is doing contravenes various United Nations charters and I cannot understand why this is being allowed to happen. This is a desperate situation. Above all, its so unfortunate that other, very distressing events are happening across the world because unfortunately the media only want to cover the 'top 3' bad things and then move back on to useless filler. Hopefully Reddit can help spread the word.

TL:DR - PLEASE spread the word - Bahrain has roughly 1,500 troops roaming around where the population is 1,000,000. Scaled up, that's like 90,000 troops roaming around the UK, doing what they will. Also AMA if you want more info on political background etc as I know not everyone has had a first hand experience of the Middle East.

UPDATE : The press are now reporting exactly what the Government has said which is that there will be a State of Emergency for perhaps three months. This is still not good enough. If anyone can find a decent video feed of what is happening in the villages in Bahrain then I would be very grateful - they are essentially raiding these people's homes and apparently some have been kidnapped. It is not as simple as it is currently being reported.

UPDATE 2: Ok so I've received a video since having put up that picture. This is the video of the man who had his head blown apart. GORE - BAD - whatever you want to label it, this is what is happening in Bahrain. The video is available on a Facebook page, I hope that you are all able to see it although I do warn that it is very nasty. As I have now been informed the man's name is Ahmed Farhan. He was 24 years old and I'm grateful for any messages of support for his family and friends as more Bahrainis read this themselves.

NSFW GORE http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=207702735911352

UPDATE 3: Reddit has been amazing! Thank you all for your positive messages of support and to all those that are shocked by the video above, I hope you can appreciate that sensationalising is not the aim here. However, it is in uncontrolled areas like Reddit that you can get a real glimpse into what is happening. My heart bleeds for those in Japan, Libya, Egypt, Tunisia and all the other places around the world that are also falling/have fallen into chaos. Thank you to everyone for taking time to give Bahrain some of your attention and to those who have been annoyed by my rather pleading title, please accept my apologies but something like this is very close to home. In fact, its happening right there, right now :(

BBC News now running story about how ambulances have been shot at by police and troops, seized and then used to shoot protestors. At least these stories are coming to light - check out the video here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12752675

[mightymanx]

Now we know what a finger on the left hand is doing while we are distracted.

[DMac]

White House/Pentagon:
"We had no idea the Saudi's were going to invade!!!" :sarc: :oo--> :ROFL:


US Fleet Commander Met Head of Bahrain Defense Forces Before Crackdown; Opposition Leaders Arrested (http://firedoglake.com/2011/03/17/us-fleet-commander-met-head-of-bahrain-defense-forces-before-crackdown-opposition-leaders-arrested/)


After the Bahraini attack on the Pearl Roundabout and residents of local villages, and the siege of the Salmaniya Hospital, the next phase of the crackdown took place overnight with a roundup of leading activists and opposition leaders. I’ll have more on that in a minute, but first, I continue to be surprised by the claims coming from Washington that the White House and Pentagon had no idea the Saudis were heading into Bahrain or that the crackdown was prepared for this week.

This claim continues to ring ever-so-hollow...(continued..)


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BDF Commander-in-Chief Meets US 5th Fleet Commander (http://bna.bh/portal/en/news/449900)


Manama - Mar 14 (BNA) -- BDF Commander-in-Chief Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa has today received US 5th Fleet Commander General Mark Fox, who arrived on visit to Bahrain, and discussed bilateral ties and growing relations, particularly military coordination and defence cooperation. Issues of joint interest also came under the spotlight. BDF General Command Court director Major General Yusuf Ahmed Al Jalahma attended the audience.
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[TheNocturnalEgyptian]

They are using .50 BMG against protestors. I saw some GRUESOME pictures last night.

[DMac]

They are using .50 BMG against protestors. I saw some GRUESOME pictures last night.


Me too. Heads blown wide open. Disgustingly tragic.