The only “disputed issues” should be when the al Khalifa’s leave power and how long they will remain in prison for their crimes against the people of Bahrain

Bahrain’s Shiite, Sunni blocs unite to discuss disputed issues
Xinhua | July 08, 2011 10:36

A twelve-member team consisting of Bahraini conservative Sunni and Shiite blocs and some independents was formed Thursday night during the ongoing national dialogue, the dialogue spokesman said.

Spokesman Isa Abdul Rahman announced at a press conference that members from the parliamentary blocs attending the talks reached consensus to form a group that would function separately to study disputed political issues and seek consensus on the solution.

The team would consist of members from Bahrain’s largest opposition group Al Wefaq National Islamic Society, Al Menbar ( Muslim Brotherhood) and Al Asala (Conservative Sunni bloc), and other lawmakers who are taking part in the dialogue, he said.

“We have our reservations with the national dialogue process that represents about five percent of the opposition groups engaged in the talks,” Khalil Al Marzooq, former MP from Al Wefaq, told Xinhua.

Marzooq did not attend the social session Wednesday, saying that it was not important considering there were other key issues that had not yet been discussed.

“We need to get into core issues and want real representation of the people, which would show seriousness and stability,” he said. …more