Hezbollah denounces Bahraini ban on main opposition bloc

Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has condemned Bahrain for suspending the activities of its main Shia opposition group, saying the move once again exposed the “autocratic nature” of the ruling Al Khalifah regime.

Hezbollah on Thursday said imposing the ban on the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society was an assault against the internationally-accepted rights and freedoms of people in Bahrain.

It said Manama has committed numerous crimes against its people since an anti-regime uprising began in the country more than five years ago, adding that killing protesters, arresting activists and imposing all forms of restrictions on civilians were just a few examples of its repressive policy.

Such crimes have targeted most Bahraini people, without the regime taking into consideration the political, religious and ethical grounds, the statement added.

Hezbollah also slammed a similar decision to dissolve two other opposition groups in Bahrain, saying those entities were engaged in totally peaceful activities and that their ideology did not pose any security threat.

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