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Protests in and near Pearl Square, Bahrain

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Toula Vlahou
Wednesday marked a third day of protests in Bahrain as swarms of people filled Pearl Square.

Tent Camps

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Toula Vlahou
Thousands of people had spent the night using tents like this one.

Safety of the Protesters

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Toula Vlahou
Security forces have pulled back from early days where at least 2 were killed and dozens injured.

In Mourning

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Toula Vlahou
These mourners watch a funeral procession from a side street near the square.

Fighting for Power

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Toula Vlahou
One of the goals of the protest is for the country's Sunni monarchy to share power with Shiites.
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