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Bahrain acquits 9 medics, upholds convictions of 11 for roles in unrest
CNN
06/14/2012
CNN reports on upheld convictions of medics in Bahrain, PHR pushes for all charges against medics to be dropped.
Bahrain convicts medics for role in uprising
Al-Jazeera
06/14/2012
PHR's Donna McKay quoted in Al-Jazeera as medics in Bahrain are sentenced for their role in pro-democracy uprising. Rights groups, including PHR, share criticism of trial.
PHR Denounces Sentencing of Bahraini Medics
06/14/2012
The guilty verdicts and sentences issued in a Bahraini court today against 11 medical professionals are denounced. PHR calls on the government of Bahrain to set aside the verdicts and not carry out the sentences.
In the News
Bahrain upholds convictions of Shia doctors
The Telegraph
06/14/2012
The Telegraph reports on sentencing of medics in Bahrain; PHR condemns continued incarceration.
In the News
Bahrain court cuts jail terms for medics accused of aiding uprising
Los Angeles Times
06/14/2012
The Los Angeles Times reports on Bahrain court's decision to reduce sentances for doctors. PHR calls for complete acquittal of all medical personnel.

