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Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry Roundabout. 287 Three tents and a podium for speeches were set up in the SMC car park, near the entrance to the Emergency Section. 288 684. On 26 February 2011, a ministerial change was announced, with the previous Minister of Health, Dr Faisal Al Hamar, replaced by Dr Nezar Al Baharna. Protesters remained in the SMC car park, and erected tents and a podium. 685. On 11 March 2011, injured protesters and government supporters were sent to SMC and other health centres across Bahrain. According to SMC records, on 11 March, 173 emergency crisis patients presented at SMC and 73 patients were admitted, with five of these admissions being related to the protests. 686. On 13 March 2011, King Faisal Causeway was blocked by demonstrators and was then cleared by security forces. 289 The injured were sent to SMC. Clashes also occurred at the University of Bahrain between progovernment and anti-government protesters, with many of the injured sent to SMC. 290 In other parts of the country, clashes occurred between protesters and expatriates, with some of those injured sent to SMC. Footage shows some injured expatriates arriving at SMC with their hands tied, and medical staff escorting them out of the ambulance and seemingly pushing and pulling them into the Emergency Section. 291 According to SMC records, on 13 March, 1,074 emergency crisis patients presented at the Emergency Section and 105 patients were admitted, with 40 of these admissions being related to the protests. 292 687. Also on 14 March 2011, according to MoH records, 54 emergency crisis patients presented at SMC and 71 patients were admitted, with eight of these admissions being related to the protests. 293 688. On 15 March 2011, HM King Hamad declared a three month “State of National Safety”. Security operations took place in various parts of the country, particularly in Sitra. 294 Many of those injured as a result of these operations were taken to SMC. According to MoH records, on 15 March, 35 emergency crisis patients presented at SMC and 139 patients were admitted, with 71 of these admissions being related to the protests. 295 287 MoI events log for February and March 2011 p 27. 288 MoI events log for February and March 2011 p 31. 289 MoI events log for February and March 2011 p116. 290 MoI events log for February and March 2011 p 120. 291 YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/user/TrueBahrainTube?blend=4&ob=5#p/u/0/nDIU1IYKNiI accessed 3 November 2011. 292 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 293 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 294 MoI events log for February and March 2011 pp144-160. 295 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 174
Chapter V — Events at Salmaniya Medical Complex 689. On 16 March 2011, security forces began the second evacuation of the GCC Roundabout. Many of the injured were taken to SMC. BDF forces also began to take control of SMC, and arrested several individuals within the complex. According to MoH records, on 16 March, 89 crisis patients presented at SMC and 37 patients were admitted, with 22 of these admissions being related to the protests. 296 690. Until 16 March 2011, when SMC was cleared by the GoB, the crowd of protesters at SMC varied in size between approximately 50 and 3,000 people. The three tents and the podium were used by protesters, with political speeches occurring throughout this period. The medical tent at the GCC Roundabout continued to operate until the second clearance of the roundabout by security forces on 16 March. Marches involving medical personnel also took place periodically after working hours. 691. The security operation continued on 17 March 2011. Several medical personnel were arrested and detained. Reports emerged of the detention of injured individuals, particularly on the sixth floor of SMC. According to MoH records, on 17 March, one emergency crisis patient presented at SMC and 31 patients were admitted, with one of these admissions being related to the protests. 692. In total, between 14 February and 17 March 2011, 2,034 emergency crisis patients presented at SMC and 3,328 patients were admitted, with 226 of these admissions being related to the protests. 297 Eight people died at SMC between 14 February and 17 March as a result of injuries arising from the protests occurring in Bahrain at this time. 298 According to MoH records, between 11 and 16 March, 1,437 emergency crisis patients presented at SMC and 518 patients were admitted, with 147 of these admissions being related to the protests. 299 No corresponding information was provided by the MoH for the period from 21 to 24 March 2011. 693. On 23 March 2011, a Royal Decree was issued instating Dr Fatima Al Balushi as Acting Minister of Health in place of Dr Nezar Al Baharna. 300 694. Between 16 March and the end of May 2011, a total of 64 medical professionals were detained or charged in relation to the events of February/March 2011 in Bahrain. Of these persons, 62 have been detained at 296 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 297 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 298 Deaths occurred on the following dates: 14 February (1); 15 February (1); 17 February (3); 21 February (1), 16 March (1), and 19 March (1). See file presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”, which includes official death certificates for these individuals. 299 File presented to the Commission by SMC entitled “Salmaniya Medical Complex Statistics between 14 February and 22 March 2011”. 300 New Ministerial Appointments Pursuant to Two Royal Decrees: Al Homr for Housing and Al Baloushi for Health, Al Wasat News (24 March 2011), http://www.alwasatnews.com/3121/news/read/533865/1.html accessed 3 November 2011 (Arabic Text). 175
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