Bahrain protester dies in hospital after arrest during clashes between demonstrators, police – Bahrain Freedom Movement

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( Hasan Jamali / Associated Press ) – Riot police chase anti-government protesters Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, in Manama, Bahrain. Security forces in Bahrain have fired tear gas and stun grenade after opposition groups staged a rare march into the center of

By Associated Press, Published: January 25 | Updated: Thursday, January 26, 5:39 AM MANAMA, Bahrain — Bahrain authorities say a detainee has died after being taken into custody during clashes between security forces and Shiite-led protesters. Thursday’s statement by the Interior Ministry says public prosecutors are investigating the death. About 40 people have died in nearly a year of nonstop unrest between Bahrain’s Sunni monarchy and the island kingdom’s majority Shiites seeking a greater voice in government and security affairs.

The brief statement gave no further details on the death, but said the detainee was hospitalized and accused of “vandalism” during widespread demonstrations on Wednesday.

Bahrain is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet.

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