2 killed in Bahrain bomb blasts November 5, 2012 - 15:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Five home-made bombs went off in the Bahraini capital Manama on Monday, November 5 killing two street cleaners and wounding another worker, the state news agency said, describing the explosions as "terrorist acts," Reuters reported. Police have been targeted by explosions several times this year, as the government has stepped up efforts to quell an uprising that has simmered since democracy protests broke out in early 2011. But bombs targeting civilians are rare in the kingdom, where the Sunni Muslim Al Khalifa family, a U.S. ally, rules over a majority Shi'ite population. The explosions on Monday took place in the Qudaibiya and Adliya districts of Manama, the BNA agency said, citing a police official. In one incident, a man died after kicking an object which then blew up, it said. It described the explosives as "locally-made bombs". An Interior Ministry statement on Twitter said the two dead men and the wounded man were Asian workers. BNA gave no more details on the incidents which come after the government said last week it had banned all rallies and gatherings to ensure public safety. The ban was condemned by Amnesty International as a violation of the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The kingdom hosts the U.S. Fifth Fleet, which patrols oil shipping lanes in the Gulf region.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
