Bahrainis protest against Formula 1 Grand Prix

Anti-regime demonstrators across Bahrain have held massive protest rallies, demanding the cancellation of the upcoming Formula One Grand Prix

Anti-regime demonstrators across Bahrain have held massive protest rallies, demanding the cancellation of the upcoming Formula One Grand Prix.

A large number of protesters took to the streets in several areas across the kingdom to voice their outrage against the upcoming event. The fresh demonstrations came one week ahead of the event

Al Khalifa regime forces used teargas and stun grenades to disperse the protesters in several towns around the capital Manama.

Bahrainis say Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, should cancel the event over Manama’s ongoing crackdown on protests. Pro-democracy activists across Bahrain have also demanded that F1 bosses cancel the race due to Bahrain’s poor human rights record.

The angry demonstrators described Bahrain as an occupied country and slammed the hosting of the Formula One race as a failed attempt to restore Manama’s international image.