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Bahrain's highest court has upheld the prison sentences given to nine doctors for their alleged involvement in pro-democracy protests last year, officials said.The Court of Cassation dismissed an appeal against their convictions for public incitement to hatred and contempt and participating in illegal gatherings.
Dr. Ali al-ekri was sentenced to five years and eight others received between one and three years.
Nine more doctors had their convictions overturned in June and two are hiding.
The case against the doctors has drawn international condemnation and has been seen as a test of the government's commitment to reform.
