No sunni no shia, Only Bahraini.. It is time to remove the dictator

Posted by: pinkturtle2 | Februari 21, 2011

No sunni no shia, Only Bahraini.. It is time to remove the dictator

Anti government demonstrators walk around a message written with stones and addressed to King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa near Pearl Square in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain's opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country's rulers, as protesters gathered in the central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

Anti government demonstrators walk around a message written with stones and addressed to King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa near Pearl Square in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain’s opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country’s rulers, as protesters gathered in the central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

A man takes a picture of another on a bridge overlooking Pearl Square, which is occupied by demonstrators, in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain's opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country's rulers, as protesters gathered in the central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

A Bahraini anti-government protester looks at a banner showing Bahraini prime minister Shiek Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, top, and other Bahraini officials at the Pearl roundabout in Manama, Bahrain, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011.

Demonstrators supporting the people of Bahrain in their protests in Manama's Pearl Square against their government hold signs and chant slogans in front of the White House in Washington on February 20, 2011. Protesters in the Gulf kingdom continue their demonstrations against the current regime, calling for the government to be dissolved.

MANAMA, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters wave flags and demonstrate at the Pearl roundabout on February 20, 2011 in Manama, Bahrain. Protesters filled the square for another day, as the government and oppostion leaders engaged in talks to resolve the weeklong uprising.

MANAMA, BAHRAIN – FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters wave flags and demonstrate at the Pearl roundabout on February 20, 2011 in Manama, Bahrain. Protesters filled the square for another day, as the government and oppostion leaders engaged in talks to resolve the weeklong uprising.

Bahraini anti-government protesters chant slogans and wave flags at the Pearl roundabout in Manama, Bahrain, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. The streets in the tiny but strategically important island kingdom were calmer as efforts shifted toward political haggling over demands for the monarchy to give up its near-absolute control over key policies and positions.

A young Bahraini joins anti-government protesters chant slogans at the Pearl roundabout in Manama, Bahrain, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. Bahrain's opposition leaders gathered Sunday to examine offers for talks by Bahrain's rulers after nearly a week of protests and deadly clashes that have sharply divided the strategic Gulf nation.

Hospital workers demanding the resignation of Bahrain's Health Minister Faisal bin Yaqoob march around Pearl Square in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain's opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country's rulers, as protesters gathered in a central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

Hospital workers demanding the resignation of Bahrain’s Health Minister Faisal bin Yaqoob march around Pearl Square in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain’s opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country’s rulers, as protesters gathered in a central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

MANAMA, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 20: Children make drawings in a makeshift daycare as their parents demonstrate at the Pearl roundabout on February 20, 2011 in Manama, Bahrain. Protesters filled the square for another day, as the government and oppostion leaders engaged in talks to resolve the weeklong uprising.

Anti-government demonstrators listen to speeches at Pearl Square in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain's opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country's rulers, as protesters gathered in a central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

Anti-government demonstrators listen to speeches at Pearl Square in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain’s opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country’s rulers, as protesters gathered in a central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

Bahrainis watch from an overpass anti-government demonstrators occupying Pearl Square in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain's opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country's rulers, as protesters gathered in a central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

Bahraini anti-government protesters take part in an anti-regime protest at Pearl Square in Manama on February 20, 2011. Bahrain's Sunni Muslim ruling family came under increased pressure to open in-depth negotiations with the Shiite-led opposition, as protesters stayed camped out in the capital's Pearl Square.

Bahraini anti-government protesters take part in an anti-regime protest at Pearl Square in Manama on February 20, 2011. Bahrain’s Sunni Muslim ruling family came under increased pressure to open in-depth negotiations with the Shiite-led opposition, as protesters stayed camped out in the capital’s Pearl Square.

An anti-government demonstrator attends a rally at Pearl Square in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain's opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country's rulers, as protesters gathered in a central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

An anti-government demonstrator attends a rally at Pearl Square in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain’s opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country’s rulers, as protesters gathered in a central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

Hospital workers demanding the resignation of Bahrain's Health Minister Faisal bin Yaqoob march around Pearl Square in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain's opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country's rulers, as protesters gathered in the central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

Hospital workers demanding the resignation of Bahrain’s Health Minister Faisal bin Yaqoob march around Pearl Square in Manama February 20, 2011. Bahrain’s opposition parties met on Sunday to discuss demands they will present to the Gulf Arab country’s rulers, as protesters gathered in the central Manama square clamouring for immediate political change.

Bahraini anti-government protesters gather at Pearl Square in Manama on February 20, 2011. Bahrain's Sunni Muslim ruling family came under increased pressure to open in-depth negotiations with the Shiite-led opposition, as protesters stayed camped out in the capital's Pearl Square.

Bahrainis vow to continue protests

Bahrain’s pro-democracy protesters continue to occupy Pearl Square in the capital Manama, saying they will be there until their demands are met.

The protesters have set up a tent city in Manama’s main square, which has turned to be the epicenter for their popular uprising in an attempt to force political change in the kingdom.

Inspired by revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, Bahraini demonstrators are calling for an end to the decades-long monarchy in the country.

The ongoing protests have prompted King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah to appoint the Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifah to talk to the protesters.

However, Ibrahim Mattar, a lawmaker of the main opposition bloc Al Wefaq, has rejected negotiations, saying that they wanted the crown prince to show signs of addressing their demands before any formal dialog.

The opposition also demands the release of all political prisoners.

The Bahraini government’s crackdown on protesters had left six people dead and hundreds wounded.