bahraini protester

a bahraini antigovernment protester prepares to throw a petrol bomb at riot police during clashes in malkiya village. bahrain’s highest court has upheld jail sentences against 20 opposition figures convicted of plotting to overthrow the western-allied government. the ruling is almost certain to bring strong criticism from rights groups, and spark more street protests in the violence wracked gulf kingdom.

jan 7, 2013.