Saudi Arabia Protest Turns Violent

Protests in Saudi Arabia turned violent when police officers opened fire on marchers in the eastern city of Qatif. Witnesses dispute whether police fired over people's heads or directly into the crowd, but at least three people were injured in the skirmish, including a police officer. A video posted online allegedly from Qatif showed a group of protesters chanting “The people want the release of the prisoners” and “Our protest is peaceful; Sunni and Shiites are brothers; we will never betray this country.” Moments later violence erupted. Qatif is a region heavily populated by Shiites, who believe they are discriminated against by the Sunni government.