Bahrain election: What’s behind the boycott?

Opposition groups refuse to take part in parliamentary polls.

Presenter: Jane Dutton

Guests:

Ali al Aswad – Member of the Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, and a former opposition member of parliament.

Mansoor Arayedh – Chairman of the Gulf Council for Foreign Relations, and a former member of Bahrain’s Shura Council.

Joseph Kechichian – Columnist for the Gulf News and a specialist on Middle East affairs.