Manama (Writing / AP) .- The small kingdom of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, now live a new day of protests against the monarchy and the Sunni dynasty to claim more rights for the minority Shiite small and rich Arab country . Opponents have called for a march this afternoon to leave the square of the Pearl of Manama, the center of this small capital city, and tour the main arteries of the financial district located in the north of the island and close to the Bahrain International Airport.
Hundreds of people are camping for a week in the plaza of the Pearl of Manama to demand more rights for the minority Shia and the end of the monarchy Sunni dynasty which rules the country. The king of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has ordered the release of several political prisoners and the closure of judicial proceedings against several Shiite opposition in exile, allowing his return, as reported Tuesday the state agency BNA , reports Europa Press.
It was unclear how many people who will benefit from this amnesty, between prisoners and accused opponents of trying to undermine the kingdom, having spent years abroad under the threat of arrest by the International Police (Interpol) . Among the exiles, featured the return of Hasan Mushaima, Haq opposition party leader, who this Tuesday it plans to offer a public address in Manama, to the thousands of protesters from ten days ago calling for a democratic opening.
"I know that thousands of people waiting for my arrival. If you want a new system in a constitutional monarchy, will be with them. If you want a change of regime, also be at her side," said Mushaima was quoted by CNN. The opposition leader was accused of trying to undermine state organs and of plotting a coup, as in 2010, fled the country to Britain.
Last September, the Bahraini regime issued an international search and arrest warrant against him. Freed from these charges, his return coincides with the massive demonstration called for Tuesday in the Bahraini capital. So far, the riots have resulted in a total of ten deaths, according to international media point, while the opposition spoke of dozens. 
Hundreds of people are camping for a week in the plaza of the Pearl of Manama to demand more rights for the minority Shia and the end of the monarchy Sunni dynasty which rules the country. The king of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has ordered the release of several political prisoners and the closure of judicial proceedings against several Shiite opposition in exile, allowing his return, as reported Tuesday the state agency BNA , reports Europa Press.
It was unclear how many people who will benefit from this amnesty, between prisoners and accused opponents of trying to undermine the kingdom, having spent years abroad under the threat of arrest by the International Police (Interpol) . Among the exiles, featured the return of Hasan Mushaima, Haq opposition party leader, who this Tuesday it plans to offer a public address in Manama, to the thousands of protesters from ten days ago calling for a democratic opening.
"I know that thousands of people waiting for my arrival. If you want a new system in a constitutional monarchy, will be with them. If you want a change of regime, also be at her side," said Mushaima was quoted by CNN. The opposition leader was accused of trying to undermine state organs and of plotting a coup, as in 2010, fled the country to Britain.
Last September, the Bahraini regime issued an international search and arrest warrant against him. Freed from these charges, his return coincides with the massive demonstration called for Tuesday in the Bahraini capital. So far, the riots have resulted in a total of ten deaths, according to international media point, while the opposition spoke of dozens.
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