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189519
Sun, 06/19/2011 - 08:06
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Opposition Group Urges Manama to Respect People's Demands, End Suppression
TEHRAN (FNA)- A powerful Bahraini opposition group said that settlement of the ongoing political crisis in the Persian Gulf island is possible only through government's respect for people's demand and establishment of democracy.
Addressing people in Setreh island, South of Manama, Leader of Bahrain's Shiite Al-Wefaq Association Ali Salman dismissed prerequisite-free talks with the Bahraini rulers.
As regards the group's preconditions for such talks, Sheikh Salman said, "The conditions for the talks will be met through halt in detentions, end to martial courts and violation of human rights, permission for peaceful demonstrations and respect for the right of freedom of expression and human rights."
"Otherwise, talks will be meaningless," the opposition figure reiterated.
Four months after the eruption of mass protests in Bahrain, the kingdom has suppressed the opposition, jailing hundreds of activists in a massive crackdown.
Bahrain's monarchy, since calling in Saudi troops to help crush protests, has been quietly dismantling the country's opposition.
Since February 14, Manama has been conducting a brutal crackdown on protesters who want an end to the rule of the Al Khalifa dynasty.
In March, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait deployed their troops in Bahrain to reinforce the armed clampdowns.
According to media reports, the harsh crackdown has so far left tens of people dead and hundreds more injured.
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have condemned the Bahraini and Saudi regimes for the heavy-handed tactics against civilians in the Persian Gulf state.
Addressing people in Setreh island, South of Manama, Leader of Bahrain's Shiite Al-Wefaq Association Ali Salman dismissed prerequisite-free talks with the Bahraini rulers.
As regards the group's preconditions for such talks, Sheikh Salman said, "The conditions for the talks will be met through halt in detentions, end to martial courts and violation of human rights, permission for peaceful demonstrations and respect for the right of freedom of expression and human rights."
"Otherwise, talks will be meaningless," the opposition figure reiterated.
Four months after the eruption of mass protests in Bahrain, the kingdom has suppressed the opposition, jailing hundreds of activists in a massive crackdown.
Bahrain's monarchy, since calling in Saudi troops to help crush protests, has been quietly dismantling the country's opposition.
Since February 14, Manama has been conducting a brutal crackdown on protesters who want an end to the rule of the Al Khalifa dynasty.
In March, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait deployed their troops in Bahrain to reinforce the armed clampdowns.
According to media reports, the harsh crackdown has so far left tens of people dead and hundreds more injured.
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have condemned the Bahraini and Saudi regimes for the heavy-handed tactics against civilians in the Persian Gulf state.
