Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has reported a suspected Shi’ite attack on Westerners. Officials said two German diplomats survived a shooting attack in the Shi’ite town of Awamiya on Jan. 13. Awamiya, located in the oil-rich Eastern Province, has been a battleground between Saudi security forces and Shi’ite insurgents, believed supported by […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has reported fresh battles with Iranian-backed Shi’ite insurgents. Officials said police came under fire from suspected Shi’ite fighters in the oil-rich Eastern Province in late April. They said a Shi’ite fugitive and organizer, identified as Abdullah Al Asri, was captured. “Security forces will not hesitate to pursue […]
