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		</div><p><a href="http://londonglossy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/opposition-chief-returns-to-bahrain.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full" title="Hassan Mushaima, a Bahraini Shiite opposition leader, has returned from exile (AP)" src="http://londonglossy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/min-opposition-chief-returns-to-bahrain.jpg" alt="Hassan Mushaima, a Bahraini Shiite opposition leader, has returned from exile (AP)"/></a></p>
<p>A prominent Bahraini opposition leader has returned from exile and urged the kingdom&#8217;s rulers to back up reform promises with action as thousands of demonstrators marched on government buildings in the capital.</p>
<p>The return of Hassan Mushaima, a senior Shiite figure, could mark a new phase for the anti-government movement in the tiny Persian Gulf nation which is a strategically important American ally.</p>
<p>He heads a Shiite group known as Haq, which is considered more hardline than the main Shiite political bloc that has helped drive two weeks of protests.</p>
<p>He was embraced and kissed by a small group of supporters as he returned from several months of voluntary exile in London.</p>
<p>Mr Mushaima, who had been among a group of Shiite activists previously accused of plotting to overthrow Bahrain&#8217;s rulers, called on the government to be more responsive to protesters&#8217; demands for far-reaching political reforms.</p>
<p>&#8220;Dialogue&#8230; is not enough. Promising is not enough. We have to see something on the ground,&#8221; he told reporters at the airport.</p>
<p>Bahrain&#8217;s rulers &#8220;have promised before but they did not do anything for the nation of Bahrain&#8221;, he said.</p>
<p>The Bahraini opposition currently appears divided over whether to demand an end to the Sunni monarchy or offer it a chance to remain in exchange for handing powers to the elected parliament.</p>
<p>Mr Mushaima did not call directly for the removal of the monarchy, but insisted that any changes should grant more power to the people.</p>
<p>Asked if he hoped to lead the protest movement, he said: &#8220;I&#8217;m always saying to the people &#8216;I&#8217;m your servant&#8217;.&#8221;</p>
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