Saudi Arabia vows “iron fist” after unrest
- 13 years ago
It isn't an Arab spring hot spot but these pictures appear to show a protest on the streets of Saudi Arabia.
Shots can be heard and missiles are thrown at cars in amateur video uploaded to a social media website.
The government confirms clashes took place on Monday in the eastern province of Qatif, saying 14 people were injured including 11 policemen.
Qatif is home to a large Shi'ite population, some of whom argue they face discrimination from the Wahhabi Sunni government.
Riyadh blames the disturbance on an unnamed foreign power, usually a code for Shi'ite neighbour Iran.
In a statement the Interior Ministry vowed to use "an iron fist" against anyone compromising the country's security.
Lily Grimes, Reuters
Shots can be heard and missiles are thrown at cars in amateur video uploaded to a social media website.
The government confirms clashes took place on Monday in the eastern province of Qatif, saying 14 people were injured including 11 policemen.
Qatif is home to a large Shi'ite population, some of whom argue they face discrimination from the Wahhabi Sunni government.
Riyadh blames the disturbance on an unnamed foreign power, usually a code for Shi'ite neighbour Iran.
In a statement the Interior Ministry vowed to use "an iron fist" against anyone compromising the country's security.
Lily Grimes, Reuters