.png)
.jpg)
.png)
Bahrain protests insist against F1 race
Bahraini protesters have intensified their demonstrations after Formula 1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone, insisted on holding the race, despite the protests against the race.
The Bahraini activists protest against F1 race
The Bahraini police have fired tear gas and arrested demonstrators calling for the cancellation of a Formula One race to be held this month is Manama.
Several young protesters increased their rallying after Ahmed Ismael Abdulsamad was shot in the right thigh on Saturday, while filming a protest in the Shia village of Salmabad.
According to the Coalition of the Youth of the February 14th Revolution, dozens of young protesters gathered on Sunday in Abu Saiba, west of Manama and Tubli, south of the capital city
Footage taken by the protesters show police firing tear gas to disperse small gatherings, while carrying out some arrests.
The race has already been cancelled last year due to protests that gripped the country after a mid-March crackdown on protests demanding democratic reforms.
"We object to holding a sports race that belittles the sacrifices of our children and ignores our suffering and wounds," the protesters said.
"Do not tarnish the reputation of the respected auto sport with the blood of Bahrian victims."
F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is insisting that the outbreak of fresh violence will not affect this year's race.
•
To some people Manama is just another race; however, to the people of Bahrain, holding the grand prix here is hugely important, it puts our tiny country on the map and brings in jobs and revenue.
Beyond that, the last year has been very difficult for Bahrain. Now the worst of the violence and instability is behind us we want to use this event to put Bahrain back on the world stage. You can be very sure that the autrhorities will be doing everything in their power to ensure that the race is secure and entertaining. Hope to see you there!
Citizens for Bahrain
