File photo shows anti-regime protesters and security forces in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi regime forces have reportedly shot and killed a teenager in the Eastern Province amid the kingdomâ„¢s heavy-handed clampdown on dissidents.
According to reports, the 19-year-old boy was killed in the town of Awamiya, located in the eastern Qatif region, after Saudi forces raided the houses of anti-regime activists in the area.
Reports further indicate that at least 15 people have been wounded and several others arrested during the operation.
Locals say houses of 23 activists have been raided. They are wanted for charges of organizing anti-regime gatherings in the towns of Awamiya and Qatif.
Since February 2011, protesters have held demonstrations on an almost regular basis in Saudi Arabia, mainly in Qatif and Awamiyah, primarily calling for the release of all political prisoners, freedom of expression and assembly, and an end to widespread discrimination.
Al Saud rulers have also been the target of the protests, especially after security forces killed five protesters and injured many others in the province in November 2011.
Amnesty International has called on the Saudi authorities to Å“end their repeated moves to stifle peopleâ„¢s attempts to protest against the widespread use of arbitrary detention in the country,” and to respect the right of people to peaceful protest.
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Republished from: Press TV