Protesters turned out in Qatif, in eastern Saudi Arabia, on March 9 despite the ban. Photo: Radio Free Europe
Report: Saudi Police Open Fire At Protest, Says Witness -- Washington Post
CAIRO -- Saudi police opened fire Thursday to disperse a protest in the mainly Shiite east, leaving at least one man injured, as the government struggled to prevent a wave of unrest sweeping the Arab world from reaching the kingdom.
The rare violence raised concern about a crackdown ahead of more planned protests after Friday prayers in different cities throughout the oil-rich kingdom. The pro-Western monarchy is concerned protests could open footholds for Shiite powerhouse Iran and has accused foreigners of stoking the protests, which are officially forbidden.
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