According to witnesses yesterday, security officials in Bahrain attack a local hospital, beating both protesters and doctors, with these officials even going as far as to using ammunition. Bahrain officials deny the account, claiming the extent to their weaponry was using tear gas, and it being because they were first attacked by protesters. The only reported fatalities were 2 police officers who were run over by protesters, who now face charges. Doctors claim that officials formed a "ring" around the hospital, and then stormed in and beat anyone in their path. While most doctors were able to hide, many other staff members were attacked. The most confusing part of the situation was that this all happened in a government hospital, which is weird because its government attacking government, not protesters. With doctors in hiding and unable to work, 2 patients reportedly died. A similar incident also happened in Salmany Hospital. In light of recent events, the UK has closed their embassy in Bahrain for the time being, and troops from the UAE and Saudi Arabia have moved in to protect the citizens.
I think its terrible what government officials are doing. Attacking unarmed protesters is severely unfair, and I can't see all of this working in the long run. I think Bahrain will lose the trust of other nations if they continue to act this violently and irrationally. At some point, I see other nations stepping in to help these unarmed citizens and overthrowing the government. This just simply cannot go on any longer.
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