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Bahrain: The women of Bahrain take to the streets in protest

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Bahrain: The women of Bahrain take to the streets in protest

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"We women of Bahrain are different and we protest in different ways, but we all want one thing: the end of sectarianism and corruption, and active participation in politics," said Mariam al-Ruayhi, a leading women's rights activist.

"Despite the fact that Pearl Square was attacked -- in fact, more so because it was attacked -- there are women sleeping in the square alongside their brothers, husbands, children," Ruayhi told AFP.

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"We women of Bahrain are different and we protest in different ways, but we all want one thing: the end of sectarianism and corruption, and active participation in politics," said Mariam al-Ruayhi, a leading women's rights activist.

"Despite the fact that Pearl Square was attacked -- in fact, more so because it was attacked -- there are women sleeping in the square alongside their brothers, husbands, children," Ruayhi told AFP.

To read the complete news please visit AFP.

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