A protest in the Saudi Eastern province (March 28, 2012)

A protest in the Saudi Eastern province town of Awamiyah is currently taking place. The rally is in solidarity with Muhammad Az-Zinadi, an opposition activist who has been injured and arrested following clashes with security forces last week.
  • At the time of writing, there are no reports of violence.
  • A similar protest under the same banner will take place tomorrow, March 29, in the village of Saihat, at 20:00 local time. The march will take place along the village’s Mekkah’s Street.
  • On Friday, March 30, another event will take place in Qatif at 16:00 local time, at the town’s Maias Souq (Market). 
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