Shias in Bahrain face extreme violations of their human and religious rights.Time and time again they have been systematically abused by their ruler (ironically those that are supposed to protect them).This year alone, several hundreds Shias have been killed by security forces and tortured in jails. Several thousand have disappeared. Many have tried to fight for their rights but to no avail. Human rights activists and religious leaders found themselves behind bars. Peaceful demonstrators, on the other hand, faced the worst by coming under heavy fire that left them with severe body wounds. Time has changed, we can not stand quiet while people are treated unfairly and denied their God given rights. This country, along with so many others, need to step up to the plate and protect and treat their citizens with equality, regardless of their religious beliefs. This idea must be especially followed in Islamic countries. One sect cannot and should not oppress other sects or religious beliefs. Yet unfortunately, there are hundreds of incidents where state rulers violated, helped to violate, and/or turned a blind eye on the human rights of Shia Muslims. These abuses need to stop immediately. Thank you for your great support, Raza Mehkeri