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Security forces shoot, kill, Shiite protester in Saudi
Security forces opened fire on a demonstration in Saudi Arabia's oil-rich east, fatally wounding a Shiite protester, activists and witnesses said on Friday
- AFP
- Published: 12:33 February 10, 2012
Dubai: Security forces opened fire on a demonstration in Saudi Arabia's oil-rich east, fatally wounding a Shiite protester, activists and witnesses said on Friday.
"Munir Al Medani, 21, was wounded by a live bullet in his chest" one activist said requesting anonymity, referring to the incident which took place late Thursday in Qatif province.
"He was taken to the hospital where he later died of his wounds."
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