Hundreds of people have reportedly been fleeing a town in eastern Saudi Arabia after weeks of clashes between the security forces and armed men.
The authorities have been trying since May to demolish the old quarter of Awamiya, saying Shia militants use its narrow streets as a hideout.
Activists accuse security forces of trying to force out residents.
It is the latest intensification of sporadic unrest in the Eastern Province, which is largely Shia.
At least seven people, including two police officers, have been killed in the clashes, Reuters news agency said.
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WNU Editor: The conflict in this Saudi town has been ongoing for a while .... Police officer killed as 'siege' of Saudi Shia town continues (Middle East Eye). But it is only now getting the attention that it deserves, including reports that Canada is facing calls to break a very lucrative defense contract with Saudi Arabia .... Canada faces calls to freeze arms sales to Saudi Arabia (DW).
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