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Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry 676. On 15 February 2011, several hundred individuals gathered at SMC. 274 A funeral procession for Mr Ali Almeshaima moved from SMC towards Jidhafs cemetery and clashes occurred between police and members of the procession. Crowds gathered at SMC and anti-government slogans were heard again. In the afternoon, persons participating in the march to Jidhafs cemetery proceeded towards the GCC Roundabout, which was soon overtaken by protesters. A medical tent was set up at the GCC Roundabout on 15 February 2011. It was run by SMC medical personnel. According to MoH records, on 15 February, 35 emergency crisis patients presented at SMC and 97 patients were admitted, with seven of these admissions being related to the protests. 275 677. On 16 February 2011, crowds gathered at SMC and marched towards Um Al Hasam cemetery for the funeral of Mr Fadhel Al Matrook. According to MoH records, on 16 February, seven emergency crisis patients presented at SMC and 133 patients were admitted, with two of these admissions being related to the protests. 276 678. Early in the morning of 17 February 2011, security forces started the first clearance of the GCC Roundabout. Police dismantled a medical tent that had been set up at the roundabout. Protesters, including persons injured during the clearance of the roundabout, headed towards SMC. Several hundred individuals gathered at SMC and chanted anti-government slogans. The MoH prevented ambulances from going to the roundabout, for the reasons discussed later in this section. 277 Protesters and family members of the injured gathered outside SMC. A group of protesters attempted to head back towards the GCC Roundabout but was stopped by security forces, resulting in several casualties and the death of two protesters. 278 An impromptu demonstration occurred in the SMC car park, with some medical personnel and doctors participating. The protesters criticised the Minister of Health, as detailed later in this section. 279 679. The Bahrain Medical Society issued a statement condemning the use of violence against “peaceful protesters” and the prevention of medical workers from carrying out their duties, “which also resulted in injuries to members of the medical team”. In the afternoon a march organised by medical personnel took place at SMC, calling for the removal of the Minister of Health due to his failure to prevent attacks on medical personnel. 280 Protesters attempted to retake the GCC Roundabout but were confronted by 274 MoI events log for February and March 2011 p 9. 275 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 276 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 277 See “Februaru 2011 Disaster Report” in file presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 278 MoI events log for February and March 2011 p 20. 279 Statement of Witness No. 2 in Case No. 191 of 2011; Interview with the Commission, 2 August 2011. 280 MoI events log for February and March 2011. 172
Chapter V — Events at Salmaniya Medical Complex the police and several were injured and taken to SMC. Meanwhile, gatherings continued at SMC. 680. The Minister of Health, Dr Faisal Al Hammar, appeared on Bahrain Television the same night, stating that the situation at SMC was calm and orderly, and that there had been seven minor injuries. The Bahrain Medical Society and the Bahrain Dentists’ Society issued a statement condemning the use of violence against “peaceful protesters” and announced that a committee would be formed to document injuries and alleged crimes committed against doctors and medical personnel. They criticised the Minister of Health for his inaccurate statement regarding the number of injuries and called for his resignation. 281 Approximately 2,500 people gathered at SMC. 282 According to SMC records, on 17 February 2011, 131 emergency crisis patients presented at SMC and 89 patients were admitted, with 41 of these admissions being related to the protests. 283 681. According to SMC records, on 18 February 2011, 61 emergency crisis patients presented at SMC and 66 patients were admitted, with 11 of these admissions being related to the protests. 284 682. Crowds continued to congregate at SMC on 19 February 2011. Among the crowds were media personnel, who continued to have easy access to the Emergency Section and freely filmed footage of the arrival of the injured and conducted interviews throughout. Protesters marched towards the GCC Roundabout, where they were joined by a group of medical personnel. A new medical tent was set up at the roundabout, run by doctors and other medical personnel many of whom worked at SMC. Security forces withdrew from the roundabout. According to SMC records, on 19 February, 64 emergency crisis patients presented at the Emergency Section and 44 patients were admitted, with one of these admissions being related to the protests. 285 Official records for the period from 14 to 19 February 2011 showed that there were 114 cases of gas inhalation, 103 cases of soft tissue injury, 11 cases of muscular skeletal injury, one injury by gunshot wound, 53 injuries caused by shotgun wounds and 27 other cases, amounting to a total of 309 cases. 286 683. On 20 February 2011, a march organised by medical personnel and comprising several hundred people left from SMC and headed to the GCC 281 The Second Announcement: the Bahrain Medical Society and the Bahrain Dentists Society, Al Wasat News (19 February 2011), http://www.alwasatnews.com/3088/news/read/528059/1.html accessed 3 November 2011 (Arabic Text). 282 MoI events log for February and March 2011 p 20. 283 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 284 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 285 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 286 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 173
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