Friday, March 11, 2011

Sec-of-Defense Gates, rushes to Saudi Arabia & Bahrain after clashes escalate

"Defense Secretary Bob Gates is currently en route to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, the Envoy has learned, as clashes have escalated in the tiny Persian Gulf nation that is home to the U.S. fifth fleet. Clashes erupted Friday between pro- and anti-government demonstrators in Bahrain's largely Sunni Riffa area, the Financial Times reported.
Gates's travel, which has not been publicly announced, was scheduled in advance of the latest outbreak of anti-government unrest.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is, meantime, due to Egypt and Tunisia next week, the State Department announced yesterday. Clinton will also meet with Libyan opposition representatives on her trip,...."

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