New Martyr in Qatif

Saudi forces continued attacking civilian protesters which led to the martyrdom of a young man and the injury of three others bringing the number of martyrs who have fallen in Qatif province to five in recent weeks.

According to " Rased Network News", the young Mohammed Issam Abu Abdullah (22 years) died after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in different parts of his body.

Witnesses confirmed that the elements of the security forces opened Thursday fire intensely after a security vehicle was thrown by stones in the internal street of Awameieh.

After the clash between the civilians and the security forces, Saudi police blocked all entering and leaving ports of the town.

Qatif has seen sporadic protest marches over recent months to demand the release of political prisoners and political reforms in Saudi Arabia.


Source:Rased Network, Translated and Edited by moqawama.org