Bahraini protesters block roads, set tires on fire in towns

Bahraini protesters have blocked roads by setting fire to tires in towns on Saturday, following days of anti-regime protests across the country.

Earlier on Friday, at least 45 Bahraini demonstrators were injured after Saudi-backed regime forces used tear gas and birdshot to break up three separate anti-government protests.

Since mid-February 2011, thousands of anti-government protesters have been staging regular demonstrations in the streets of Bahrain, calling on the Al Khalifa royal family to relinquish power.