Rasa - Seven years ago on this day, the Persian Gulf monarchy of Bahrain witnessed the birth of a popular uprising that has continued uninterrupted until now. Marking the seventh anniversary of the movement against the ruling Al Khalifah regime, thousands of Bahrainis have spilled out into the streets across several towns and villages amid a heavy police presence.

Rasa - Anti-regime demonstrators took to the streets in Bahrain Friday in the run-up to the fifth anniversary of the popular uprising of February 14, 2011, expressing determination to continue the peaceful protests.