Newly released prisoners join the anti-government protest at the Pearl Square in Manama, Bahrain, Feb. 23, 2011. The Bahraini government on Wednesday announced the release of 308 prisoners following the orders by the leadership. Among those released are 23 terrorist suspects, who were charged to be a part of a cell aimed to jeopardize state security. The Information Affairs Authority said the decision to release the men was made by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. [Xinhua Photo]