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Bahrain opposition group calls for civil state with elected government

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Bahrain opposition group calls for civil state with elected government
14:57, June 18, 2011

Protesters attend a demonstration called by Al Wefaq National Islamic Society[one of many political societies in Bahrain] in Sitra, near Manama, capital of Bahrain, June 17, 2011. Thousands of Shiites took part in a gathering organized by Bahrain’s largest opposition group on Friday to raise their demands for a civil state with elected government. (Xinhua/Mahmood Alsaleh)

Thousands of Shiites took part in a gathering organized by Bahrain’s largest opposition group on Friday to raise their demands for a civil state with elected government.

“We want a civil state with an elected government,” said Shaikh Ali Salman, leader of the group Al Wefaq National Islamic Society.

“Sacking staff from companies and students from universities is unacceptable. National unity is important at this stage despite media attacks. Security personnel who committed crime should also be held accountable,” he said in a speech during the gathering, which was held in Sitra under the theme of “A country for all”.

The speech called for more rights and mentioned the role of Crown Prince in the national dialogue which is scheduled to begin on July 1. …more