US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called for restraint by security forces in Bahrain during a telephone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal Sunday, dpa reported.
She said the US welcomed Bahraini Crown Prince Selman bin Hamad al-Khalifa's efforts "to initiate a meaningful dialogue with the full spectrum of Bahraini society" and said she hoped neighbouring countries and the international community would support the effort.
Thousands of anti-government protesters remained in Lulu Square in the capital Manama on Sunday, after returning the night before when the army withdrew. At least four people have been killed in week-long protests.
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