BBC :Bahrain military court sentenced group of medics to 15 years

A military court in Bahrain convicted 20 doctors and medical workers, imposing prison sentences of up to 15 years, for treating protesters that were wounded in clashes earlier this year
The sentencing was heavily criticized by rights groups including Amnesty International.
Amnesty International said the court session lasted only seven minutes, and authorities accused the medical staff of using Manama's Salamaniya Medical Complex, their workplace, as a "control center" to plan the protests. The defendants denied the charges.
"These are simply ludicrous charges against civilian professionals who were working to save lives amid very trying circumstances," said Philip Luther, the deputy director of the London-based rights group's regional office.

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