Bahrain protesters hold ground

Bahrain protesters hold ground

Anti-government protests continue in tiny kingdom, despite apology by king for the deaths of two demonstrators.

Last Modified: 16 Feb 2011 08:57 GMT

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Anti-government protesters are continuing to occupy a roundabout in Manama, Bahrain's capital, after two days of violent clashes left at least two demonstrators dead.

The protesters, pressing for a host of demands including political reforms and better human rights in the kingdom, are refusing to disperse, despite a rare apology from the king over the deaths in police firing.

An Al Jazeera correspondent in Bahrain, who cannot be named for his own safety, said that thousands of protesters were occupying a major landmark on Wednesday.

"They are well organised and say that they will make Manama's Pearl Roundabout Bahrain's version of Egypt's Tahrir Square."

He said that protesters also held a funeral procession for the man who was killed during Tuesday's protest.

"The funeral procession left from the hospital and there were no police in sight."

He said that the police allowed the march to continue without interfering.

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