Unrest in Saudi Arabia an Kuwait

[Gromit]

KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kuwait riot police fired tear gas Friday to break up a small, peaceful demonstration by stateless Arabs who were demanding greater rights in the oil-rich Gulf nation.

Police in protective gear advanced on around 200 protesters who had gathered in a district of Kuwait City following morning prayers. They then fired volleys of tear gas at the crowd, sending the group running for cover.

The demonstrations follow protests held by several hundred Kuwaitis Tuesday, who demanded a change of the Gulf state's prime minister and more political freedom. //

http://af.reuters.com...idAFTRE72A1YN20110311

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia launched a massive security operation Friday in a menacing show of force to deter protesters from a planned a "Day of Rage" to press for democratic reform in the kingdom.
In the Eastern Province city of Al-Qateef, where three Shiite protesters were shot and wounded late Thursday, the situation was calm but tense with a heavy police presence, a witness told AFP. //

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Haven't heard our Government supporting these pro democracy protestors, or calls for the despotic leaders to stand down. No secret diplomatic missions or the SAS or UN sanctions and no-fly zones. Or must coverage in the British an American leader.

Do you think they are just too busy with Libya?

[rov1100]

Yes, reeks of double standards. Even Gaddafi came onside after Blair's visit but we have deserted him in his hour of need. This doesn't bode well for future relations and if he does survive will never trust the West again.

As for our relations with the Saudis and Kuywait maybe it has something to do with their royalty which has formed closed contacts with our own royal family.

[Lonnie]

As far as I'm concerned, I couldn't care less, until another goverment takes over, they are rebels, anyway, whats all this about pro democracy fighters, none of them want, or understand democracy, and they'll always only be paper friends, if that.