People across the Arab world are set to hold huge anti-government rallies following Muslim Friday Prayers to once again demand an end to the autocratic rules in their respective countries

People across the Arab world are set to hold huge anti-government rallies following Muslim Friday Prayers to once again demand an end to the US-backed autocratic rules in their respective countries.

In Bahrain, protesters have again announced plans to take to the streets on Friday to call for the ouster of Al Khalifa dynasty, which has ruled the country for almost two centuries.

The protesters also plan to voice their outrage over the Saudi invasion of their country and their participation in brutal suppression of peaceful anti-government rallies.
Thousands of Bahraini protesters have gathered in the city of Sitra for the funeral of an activist killed during a government crackdown. Mourners were carrying black flags and waiting for the body of Ahmed Farhan to arrive.

In Saudi Arabia, opposition protesters have reportedly called for a massive 'million man march' -- despite a persisting official ban on demonstrations. On Thursday, over 4,000 protesters took to the streets in the eastern city of Qatif and clamored for political reforms and the release of political prisoners.

Elsewhere in Yemen, demonstrators are expected to hold rallies and repeat the demand for the ouster of the US-backed regime of Ali Abdullah Saleh. Scores of Yemenis have been killed and thousands more wounded since anti-government protests intensified in February.