31.10.2010, 11:13
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Zitat:Sunnis lose Bahrain parliament majority
Sun Oct 31, 2010 4:50AM
Sunnis in the Bahraini government have lost control over the parliament after independent candidates extended their lead to 13 seats.
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Shias and independent candidates now have most seats in Bahrain's new parliament.
The results are a major blow to Sunnis, who had dominated the last two parliaments.
The Shia opposition refuses to recognize the 2002 constitution and has called for an electoral boycott.
The Shias comprise the majority of Bahrain's population. They have, however, long complained about being discriminated against by the Bahraini government when it comes to employment opportunities and the right to services.
Amnesty International has criticized Manama over the pre-election crackdown on the Shia opposition figures and rights activists.
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