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Weeping for the Nation of 68
Hundreds of people have reportedly been fleeing a town in eastern Saudi Arabia after weeks of clashes between the security forces and armed men.
The authorities have been trying since May to demolish the old quarter of Awamiya, saying Shia militants use its narrow streets as a hideout.
Activists accuse security forces of trying to force out residents.
It is the latest intensification of sporadic unrest in the Eastern Province, which is largely Shia.
At least seven people, including two police officers, have been killed in the clashes, Reuters news agency said.
Local activists say Saudi forces have been firing randomly towards homes and cars, and that buildings have been damaged or burned in the fighting.
Some residents have appealed to the Saudi authorities to help them leave and families have been given accommodation in a nearby town, Saudi media reported.
Now they are fighting for their survival.
Ganged up by shias on both sides. Oh i love this so much.
Saudis exporting violent ideology. Now they are facing internal fightings.
The authorities have been trying since May to demolish the old quarter of Awamiya, saying Shia militants use its narrow streets as a hideout.
Activists accuse security forces of trying to force out residents.
It is the latest intensification of sporadic unrest in the Eastern Province, which is largely Shia.
At least seven people, including two police officers, have been killed in the clashes, Reuters news agency said.
Local activists say Saudi forces have been firing randomly towards homes and cars, and that buildings have been damaged or burned in the fighting.
Some residents have appealed to the Saudi authorities to help them leave and families have been given accommodation in a nearby town, Saudi media reported.
Now they are fighting for their survival.
Ganged up by shias on both sides. Oh i love this so much.
Saudis exporting violent ideology. Now they are facing internal fightings.
