AL JAZEERA ENGLISH: Three Shia opposition groups join forces to demand an end to the kingdom and establishment of a 'democratic republic'.Three Shia opposition groups in Bahrain have announced their intent on toppling the Sunni monarchy and setting up a republic.
The declaration on Tuesday is likely to raise already inflamed tensions in the country, ahead of a planned march on the royal court.
Labelled the "Coalition for a Bahraini Republic," the group said in a statement that they "declare a tripartite coalition between the Wafa, Haq and Bahrain Freedom Movement that has chosen to fight for a complete downfall of the regime, and the establishment of a democratic republic in Bahrain".
"The coalition believes that the main demand of the popular revolution is the downfall of the current oppressive regime and the establishment of a democratic republic that expresses the desires of the people."
Anti-government protests in the Shia-majority, Sunni-ruled country entered the 23rd day on Tuesday, amid a wave of pro-democracy unrest that has gripped the region for weeks and toppled regimes in Egypt and Tunisia. >>> Source: Agencies | Wednesday, March 09, 2011
