Violence flares in Bahrain

Published March 16, 2011
Black smoke billows from burning tents in Pearl Square in Bahraini capital Manama, after Bahraini police killed at least two protesters and wounded dozens more as they assaulted a peaceful protest camp in the capital's Pearl Square, an opposition party official said.–AFP Photo
Black smoke billows from burning tents in Pearl Square in Bahraini capital Manama, after Bahraini police killed at least two protesters and wounded dozens more as they assaulted a peaceful protest camp in the capital's Pearl Square, an opposition party official said.–AFP Photo

Bahrain declared martial law on Tuesday, a day after Saudi forces arrived in the Sunni-ruled kingdom to help restore calm following weeks of protests by the island’s Shia Muslim majority.

Bahrain TV said the king “authorised the commander of Bahrain’s defence forces to take all necessary measures to protect the safety of the country and its citizens.”

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