MANAMA, March 3 (Reuters) - Bahraini opposition groups saidon Thursday they were now ready to enter into talks with the
government without pre-conditions, but have sent a letter to thecrown prince saying they want a new government and constitution.The opposition groups, formed mainly of disgruntled majorityShi'ite Muslims, have led large protests in the island kingdomsince last month, but had previously demanded a commitment bythe ruling Sunni al-Khalifa family to democratic reforms beforeentering talks.
The US-allied Sunni government has made some concessionsafter ordering troops off the streets under internationalpressure, but a formal political dialogue has not yet started.
Six political groups led by the main Shi'ite oppositiongroup Wefaq want the resignation of the cabinet, a newconstitution under which the government is elected and aninvestigation into the actions of the security forces.