22-Year-Old Bahraini Martyred by Regime Forces

A 22-year-old Bahraini protester died earlier Saturday due to a bullet shot at his stomach directly by the regime forces.

Ahmed Ismael AlSamadi, (correction he is 22 years old not 18) from Salmabad, who was shot in the stomach last night has now passed away. According to eye witnesses Ahmed was known for being a photographer and was always present at protests to document what was happening. They also claimed he was out taking pictures when he was shot in the stomach by a live round.

In a statement it published Satuday, Al-Wefaq pointed out that the martyr was close to the protest area in Salmabad and had a video camera with him, when the civil police, accompanied with armed men started firing toxic and tear gases as well as rubber bullets at the protestors.

The statement added that lead bullets were also fired at protesters and in the air, deeply injuring the young man in his waist.

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