Egypt-Inspired Protests Erupt in Bahrain, Iran, Yemen
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Demonstrators clashed with security forces in Bahrain, Yemen and Iran yesterday, emboldened to challenge ruling regimes by the success of Egypt’s populist uprising against President Hosni Mubarak.
Bahraini riot police fired tear gas to break up protests across the island nation, and one man reportedly was shot dead by police, as demonstrators demanded more political freedom and jobs. Yemeni protesters announced plans for a fifth day of demonstrations after thousands gathered yesterday at Yemen’s Sanaa University to demand President Ali Abdullah Saleh step down, clashing with police and pro-government demonstrators who hurled stones and wielded clubs.