Manama, Bahrain (CNN) -- Thousands of joyous Bahrainis retook a major square in the heart of the island nation's capital Saturday -- a dramatic turn of events two days after security forces ousted demonstrators from the spot in a deadly attack. The sight of citizens streaming into Pearl Roundabout came as the Bahrain royal family made moves designed to end a turbulent week of unrest capped by calls from world leaders to talk with opposition leaders with an eye to reform. Crown Prince Salman ordered the removal of the military from the Pearl Roundabout, a top demand by opposition forces, and told CNN's Nic Robertson that citizens would be permitted to stay in the spot without fear.
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NEW: "It's the beginning, the beginning of our freedom," one protester says
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Crown prince says protesters can stay in the roundabout without fear
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Bahrainis retake the site after military pulls out
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Ten people died this week during Bahraini unrest
The crown prince ordered the military Saturday to withdraw from @placeholder's streets and left the police in charge to "oversee law and order."