AhlulBayt News Agency

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21 December 2012

6:56:00 PM
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Bahraini Protester Killed by Regime’s Poisonous Tear Gas

Bahraini citizen Bassel Mansour Ali Al-Qattan was killed on Thursday after inhaling toxic gases fired by Bahraini regime forces on the homes of citizens in several regions.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The victim, 44, died after inhaling tear gas fumes which are excessively used by Bahraini security forces in addition to stun grenades as part of their harsh crackdown on peaceful protests across Bahrain.

Locals and witnesses reported that police made at least 25 arrests, including women, during the massive 'Bahrain’s Martyrs Day' demonstration in Manama on Monday.

They also witnessed extensive use of tear gas, pellet shotguns and sound bombs which caused severe and critical injuries to protesters.

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