Protests in Bahrain: Storify

Thousands of protesters tried to march to the former site of the Pearl monument, but were met by police blocking their way, firing tear gas and stun grenades. Laura Curtis looks at the protesters who have vowed to reoccupy the area to mark the anniversary.

Thousands of protesters tried to march to the former site of the Pearl monument, but were met by police blocking their way, firing tear gas and stun grenades. Despite this, protesters have vowed to reoccupy the area to mark the anniversary.

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