The full king’s speech has been posted on the BNA site, but no mention of the Wefaq boycott and no analysis is offered. (Arabic) update 22:05: English translation posted, excuse the ALL CAPS though, they (the BNA/MoI) know not better.
Why else is the national television broadcasting national songs, rather than political analysis programs to evaluate the situation? Oh hang on a minute, the news at 5pm is on, let see if there is any mention of the situation… nope.. they’re onto Palestine, Bahraini news is finished.
The king has left the building. Parliament is supposed to convene this afternoon to elect a chairman, 1st and 2nd vice chairmen, then the heads of five parliamentary committees. Al-Wefaq is no where to be seen and their demands are resolute: Investigate Bandargate Remove Attiyatallah Going with parliamentary custom and as they gained the majority …
Most important points is that the king emphasised that there should be more council housing available and the building of new cities under the guardianship of the crown prince, and the other was the mention of the Qatar/Bahrain causeway. No real mention of continuing reforms etc… The king is walking out now… the inaugural session …
Aziz Abul is shaking hands.. he obviously is not part of the Wefaq stance this time. The beauty of independence?