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February 18, 2011

Bahrainis Hold Funerals for Slain Pro-Democracy Protesters 
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Funerals are being held in Bahrain today for the victims of a Bahraini
government attack on a pro-democracy protest. On Thursday, heavily armed
riot police surrounded thousands of demonstrators as they slept in a
central square in the nation's capital. Rubber bullets, tear gas and
concussion grenades were fired into the crowd without warning. At least
six people were killed and hundreds injured. Bahrain's main hospital has
been flooded with victims. Speaking to Al Jazeera, a Bahraini doctor
said he was nearly beaten to death.

Reporter: "Did you tell them you were a doctor?"
bq. Dr. Sadak Al Ekri: "Yeah, but they don't listen. I was wearing the
uniform for the doctors with the crescent. Then they tie me and they
attack me."



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