(MENAFN) The main Shia opposition in Bahrain declared its decision to boycott the parliamentary elections set to take place in the country on November 24th.
The al-Wefaq National Islamic Society has been disbanded and deprived of the right to carry out any activity under the ruling Al Khalifah regime.
"Bahrain is now in the worst situation that it has ever faced in its history. It has turned into a desolate island, where any political activity, expression of dissenting opinions, human rights advocacy and peaceful protests are prohibited."
The statement has been made by Deputy Secretary-General of al-Wefaq Sheikh Hussein al-Daihi during a ceremony held in Lonfon.
Al-Daihi added "nearly 200 people have either lost their lives under torture or been executed since 2011 up until now. Moreover, some 50,000 demonstrations and rallies have been staged ever since, demanding a peaceful democratic transition and real political partnership."
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