Bahrein: Segundo TV estatal, manifestantes portavam espadas, armas e munição
Este post é parte de nossa cobertura especial dos Protestos no Bahrein 2011.
A TV Bahrein acabou de colocar no ar a versão do governo sobre o ataque nesta madrugada [17 de fereveiro de 2011] contra os protestantes presentes na Rotatória Pérola, na capital Manama, que deixou cinco mortos, um grande número de feridos e 60 pessoas desaparecidas.
Dos Emirados Árabes Unidos, o Sultão Al Qassemi fez a cobertura do programa, segundo o qual os manifestantes haviam sido alertados – o que foi negado pelas testemunhas que contaram ao mundo ao vivo, por meio do Twitter, como o ataque se desenrolou, como mostra nossa cobertura. O programa também mostrou imagens fortes de policiais feridos, e de armas, munição e espadas que, alegou a TV, estariam em poder dos manifestantes.
Enquanto isso, o debate sobre o que aconteceu durante a madrugada continua na timelina Twitter de Bahrein. Veja a seguir uma seleção dos relatos:
@BahrainRights: “@AJELive: @AJEnglish deaths from latest clashes have risen to five #Bahrain. Parademic says most patients at hospital have head injuries”
@SultanAlQassemi: Guns and bullets as shown on Bahrain TV http://yfrog.com/h7e2wvj http://yfrog.com/h01yazlj
@SultanAlQassemi: Outside as inside a makeshift caravan kitchen. From Bahrain TV http://yfrog.com/h6xdqtaj http://yfrog.com/gytwzkqj
@SultanAlQassemi: More swords and knives on Bahrain TV http://yfrog.com/h7woslgj http://yfrog.com/hsdktauj http://yfrog.com/h7ybfutj
@mahmood: @SultanAlQassemi of course as a responsible journalist, you would add “unverified” to your fervent comments, right?
@amalandaplan: @SultanAlQassemi I really would not trust Bahrain TV
@iLandBahrain: BTV showed one part of the truth. Other media showing other parts. Bias of all sources is expected, yet I find it nauseating..
@iLandBahrain: Question remains: What was the rationale? why was the raid ordered? Raiding protestors is always last resort after dialogue, not first.
@ammar456: More Qs for BTV:Why were tanks deployed? Why did it take 12hrs to post footage? Why was live feed site to #lulu blocked 1hr earlier? Kthxbye
@alaali: In BTV video, I can hear the people saying: “simiya” peaceful. Anyone heard that too? #Bahrain
@amalandaplan: FLASH: #Bahrain opposition MP says about 60 people missing after police storm protest camp
@nadooi_wish: That did not help the economy if that was your concern at all #Bahrain
@mahmood: @ahmedalsairafi some injuries were real & few weapons were there sure. Felt other injuries were staged/fake & exaggerated planted evidence
@alibinkhalifa: @NickKristof Did he tell you about the Hizbullah flags and weapons that were stored between what you call “peaceful demonstrator”.
@SuhailAlgosaibi: @JustAmira I think it's dangerous for one side to claim the *only* truth. We've seen many many lies from the protestors as well…
@razaniyat: RT @TrellaLB: guys plz don't change your locations to #bahrain or any other hot zone so we can keep track of ppl on field don't confuse us
@Sandmonkey: Dear Western Media, do not call the Bahrain revolution the “Lulu” revolution. U r making us look cute. #WeAreScaryArabs #BOOO
@algergawi: It is now 3.10 pm. Following GCC FMs extraordinary meeting tonight Bahrain's FM will make a statement. Protests planned for tomorrow. #Feb14
@algergawi: Suffice to say, the next 24 hours will be of Bahraini historic significance. #Feb14
O programa deixou mais perguntas que respostas.
Este post é parte de nossa cobertura especial dos Protestos no Bahrein 2011.
