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Sat 02 Feb 2011Mayhem in capital as live rounds fired on protesters
BAHRAIN:BAHRAIN’S CAPITAL descended into scenes of bloody chaos last night after the kingdom’s army opened fire on thousands of anti-government protesters near one of the city’s main hospitals.
Medics at al-Salmaniya hospital said they were overwhelmed with the number of casualties, with more than 100 people being admitted suffering gunshot wounds to the head and upper body.
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