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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Bahrain launches national dialogue to end the political stalemate

Manama (Reuters)-the dialogue of National Consensus, which has long been anticipated in Bahrain, beginning on Sunday (10/2), followed by the country's main political groups, including opposition groups.

Sunday's meeting is aimed at reaching the final agenda that will give shape to the important talks with the aim of ending the political stalemate in Arab countries.

Minister of Waqf, the Islamic religion and Justice Bahrain Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa welcomed the involvement of all parties in the dialogue, which includes representatives from the public and the Legislative Council, political as well as some independent figures.

The Minister conveyed his belief about the positive results that will be obtained, further political consensus that will strengthen Bahrain's national achievements, Xinhua reported.

The main opposition groups are present in the dialogue that is the Al Wefaq National Islamic Society--the Shiites, the National Society berfaham Al Ekha and National Democratic Action Society, National Association of Piagama Action and Al Menbar National Islamic Society.

Meanwhile, some opposition groups staged marches in Sitra, when the second round of talks began.

A number of protestors marched carrying flags of Bahrain. They demanded democracy and freedom. (C003)



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