More than 30 people have been killed during the protests. Opposition groups say more than 1,000 people -- mainly Shiites -- have been detained and more than 2,000 have lost their jobs for allegedly taking part in the demonstrations.
Monday's statement represents a reversal in the stance of the government, which has previously defended its actions, saying it was justified and needed to maintain public security in the tiny but strategically critical nation that is home to the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet.
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