Protesters go out in angry demonstration after a government uprising, riot police raided the biggest cleric and the biggest political leader in Bahrain, using bird shot and toxic gas to suppress.

Protesters go out in angry demonstration after a government uprising, riot police raided the biggest cleric and the biggest political leader in Bahrain, using bird shot and toxic gas to suppress.

Protesters go out in angry demonstration after a government uprising, riot police raided the biggest cleric and the biggest political leader in Bahrain, using bird shot and toxic gas to suppress.

In solidarity with Ayatollah Sheikh Issa Qassim the local community organized a rally in 3 major locations in Diraz village, followed by a march to the main mosque in retaliation for the government act of raiding his house last Friday.

In solidarity with Ayatollah Sheikh Issa Qassim the local community organized a rally in 3 major locations in Diraz village, followed by a march to the main mosque in retaliation for the government act of raiding his house last Friday.

Bahraini security forces allegedly raided the house of top shi'ite cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim on Friday May 17th. Shi'ite Muslims took to the streets in solidarity. Local shi'ites are often at odds with the ruling Sunni government.

Bahraini security forces allegedly raided the house of top shi'ite cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim on Friday May 17th. Shi'ite Muslims took to the streets in solidarity. Local shi'ites are often at odds with the ruling Sunni government.

Bahraini security forces allegedly raided the house of top shi'ite cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim on Friday May 17th. Shi'ite Muslims took to the streets in solidarity. Local shi'ites are often at odds with the ruling Sunni government.

The opposition society in Bahrain organized a mass protest that took place from the Abu Saiba roundabout to the Jaunsean roundabout. The march was in solidarity with Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim after his home was raided.

The opposition society in Bahrain organized a mass protest that took place from the Abu Saiba roundabout to the Jaunsean roundabout. The march was in solidarity with Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim after his home was raided.

The opposition society in Bahrain organized a mass protest that took place from the Abu Saiba roundabout to the Jaunsean roundabout. The march was in solidarity with Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim after his home was raided.

The Bahraini opposition demonstrated against torture in jails and household raids by the riot police, in response to the riot police raid of Shia Muslim cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim, who is one of the most influencial Shia leaders.

The Bahraini opposition demonstrated against torture in jails and household raids by the riot police, in response to the riot police raid of Shia Muslim cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim, who is one of the most influencial Shia leaders.

The Bahraini opposition demonstrated against torture in jails and household raids by the riot police, in response to the riot police raid of Shia Muslim cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim, who is one of the most influencial Shia leaders.

Marchers carry banners, placards and Bahraini flags in a rally through Daih against torture in Bahrain.

Marchers carry banners, placards and Bahraini flags in a rally through Daih against torture in Bahrain.

Bahraini opposition named Bahrain as "Capital of torture" and outed in thousands march near the Manama.

GFBTU Bahrain workers union called for a march to mark the 1st May International Workers Day. The event marked the first such event since it was last held in 2011.

The Bahraini opposition gathers to demand freedom and democracy. The Bahraini uprising is a series of demonstrations, amounting to a sustained campaign of civil resistance, in the Persian Gulf country of Bahrain.

The Bahraini opposition gathers to demand freedom and democracy. The Bahraini uprising is a series of demonstrations, amounting to a sustained campaign of civil resistance, in the Persian Gulf country of Bahrain.

The Bahraini opposition gathers to demand freedom and democracy. The Bahraini uprising is a series of demonstrations, amounting to a sustained campaign of civil resistance, in the Persian Gulf country of Bahrain.

Ammar Bushara is an opinion prisoner who was arrested in 2011 by the Bahraini regime forces and Saudi forces for being outspoken about his opinions, which did not agree with the government.

Anti-government protesters block an intersection with burning debris and rally together against Formula 1 racing in Bahrain.

Anti-government protesters block an intersection with burning debris and rally together against Formula 1 racing in Bahrain.

Thousands of anti-government protesters marched against the Formula One races in Bahrain on it's first day as the Bahraini regime suppressed the people.

Thousands of anti-government protesters marched against the Formula One races in Bahrain on it's first day as the Bahraini regime suppressed the people.

Thousands of anti-government protesters marched against the Formula One races in Bahrain on it's first day as the Bahraini regime suppressed the people.

Clashes between protesters and riot police in the early hours a day ahead of a Formula One race that the island kingdom's opposition hopes will draw attention to its campaign for democracy.