The Bahrain News Agency said another activist was acquitted of the same charge in the court that was set up after emergency rule was imposed in March. The report said the convicted protester, Abdulla Mohammed Habib, can appeal his sentence.

At least 30 people have died since the protests, inspired by revolts in Tunisia and Egypt, began in February.

Hundreds of protesters, opposition leaders, athletes, activists and professionals such as doctors and lawyers have been detained in the past month.

Last week, four activists were sentenced to death for killing two policemen during the protests. Three others were convicted as the accomplices in the killing and were sentenced to life in prison.

On Tuesday, Bahrain’s Justice Minister Khaled bin Ali Al-Khalifa said 23 doctors and 24 nurses have been charged for their role in the unrest, including for participating in attempts to topple the government and taking part in illegal rallies.