MANAMA (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Two Shiite protesters have died after clashes with Bahraini police, officials and witnesses said on Tuesday, sparking calls to step up anti-government demonstrations and a mass turnout at their funerals.
"Fadel Salman Matrouk was shot by a hollow-point bullet in front of Suleimaneya hospital where people had gathered for the funeral of the first martyr," Shiite opposition MP Khalil al-Marzooq told AFP by telephone.