Saudi security forces have opened indiscriminate fire on vehicles and buildings in a Shia-populated town in the country’s east, where a contingent of armored vehicles arrived on Tuesday to curb any unrest.<\/p>\n
The kingdom is on the edge over fears of possible protests following its execution of prominent cleric Nimr al-Nimr.<\/p>\n
The town as well as the Qatif district, both in the restive Shia-dominated Eastern Province, have been the site of peaceful demonstrations since February 2011.<\/p>\n
Demonstrators have been voicing protest at Riyadh\u2019s suppressive policies against its Shia minority.<\/p>\n
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