At least 15 Shia protesters martyred in clashes on Thursday, beginning with a pre-dawn assault by riot police who drove activists off Pearl Square, a road crossing in the capital Manama. More than 2500 were wounded, dozens were detained and opposition leaders said about 60 were missing.
Funerals processions in Bahrain can involve large crowds and passionate emotions. Earlier this week, one protester was martyred at the funeral of another.
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