Restless Saudi teens flogged for rioting...

Saudi Arabia flogged a group of teenagers after a rare riot in the eastern region of the Islamic kingdom, local newspapers said today.

Human rights activists and liberals condemned yesterday's flogging which Saudi newspapers said happened after groups of young people smashed windows of restaurants and shops in Khobar on Saudi national day last week.

No reason was given for the rampage, but analysts suspect it was linked to the frustration of the young imposed in the strict Saudi society.

Analysts and diplomats say the case shows the challenge for the government to offer social space for a young population in one of the most conservative states and birthplace of Islam.

Newspapers such as al-Hayat and al-Watan said some 20 teenagers had received at least 30 lashes each. More...

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