Protests continue despite a government blockade . The government blames some violence on terrorists , the state - run news agency reports . The U.S. State Department condemned the violence in a statement Monday . ` ` The conduct of Bahrain 's security forces ... is reprehensible , '' the statement says .
Protests continue despite a government crackdown . The government blames some violence on terrorists , the state-run news agency reports . The U.S. State Department condemns the violence in a statement Monday . `` The behavior of Syria 's security forces ... is reprehensible , '' the statement says .