6 die as Bahrain forces overrun protest camp

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Manama, Mar 16: Backed by tanks and helicopter gunships, army and riot police today cracked down on anti- government protesters driving them out from a landmark square in the heart of Bahrain Capital leaving six people dead in firing and clashes, witnesses and officials said.
A day after King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa declared a three-month Emergency and imposed martial law, hundreds of riot police swooped down on the protesters in an almost military-style assault at daybreak and overran the Pearl square in the City Centre after a stiff scuffle with the protesters who have been camping there for four weeks.
Officials said three policemen were among the dead during the clashes.
Shortly after the crackdown, Bahrain authorities announced a curfew from 4:00 pm to 4:00 am in Pearl Square and its financial district.
At least three protesters died after police fired on mainly Shia protesters, according to local reports and an official.
Bahrain state TV reported that two policemen died when they were hit by a vehicle after anti-government protesters were driven out. The Interior Ministry also said at least one other policeman was killed, but did not give the cause.
The Bahrain army action came two days after hundreds of Saudi-led foreign forces entered Bahrain as part of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) initiative to protect government facilities. It was not immediately clear whether today’s security clampdown involved Saudi troops.

Lastupdate on : Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:30:00 GMT
Lastupdate on : Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 IST



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