(CNN) -- Bahrain's king addressed the country's unrest Tuesday, saying two recent deaths will be investigated and a committee will look into reforms for the small Persian Gulf nation -- one of several societies swept up by the dramatic political upheaval across the Arab world.
Speaking on television, King Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa said authorities will be asked to adopt the necessary legislation to solve the political turmoil.
Protesters have taken to the streets in Bahrain, initially to demand reform and the introduction of a constitutional monarchy. But some are now calling for the removal of the royal family.
The protesters called for a "Day of Rage" Monday to mark the 10th anniversary of the National Action Charter, which ushered in a new Bahraini constitution.
"Our first concern is the safety of the homeland and our citizens and for everybody to get their rights," said the king. CNN
