Bahrain on Thursday acquitted nine medical professionals who were accused of involvement in unrest in the country but upheld convictions of another 11 . Five medical professionals were arrested and sentenced last year . Bahrain acquitted 20 of them Thursday . Of the remaining four , two are at large , the government says . 20 were sentenced to time served ; the other nine can appeal , Bahrain says .
Five medical professionals were arrested and sentenced last year . Bahrain acquitted 20 of them Thursday . Of the remaining four , two are at large , the government says . 20 were sentenced to time served ; the other nine can appeal , Bahrain says .