The Bahraini opposition refers to a group of political groups who are opposed to the
Cabinet of Bahrain government and the ruling monarch of the
Sunni
Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam and the largest religious denomination in the world. It holds that Muhammad did not appoint any successor and that his closest companion Abu Bakr () rightfully succeeded him as the caliph of the Mu ...
House of Khalifa. Currently, the Bahraini opposition can be divided into the officially registered political parties, who demand reforms to the current political system, and the unregistered opposition groups. Most of the opposition from the majority
Shia population of Bahrain.
The alliance of registered opposition parties consists of:
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Al Wefaq National Islamic Society (banned)
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National Democratic Action Society (Wa'ad, banned)
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Progressive Democratic Tribune
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Islamic Action Society (Amal, banned)
*Al Wahdawi
*Al Ekha
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Nationalist Democratic Assembly
The unlicensed opposition consists of:
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Haq Movement
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February 14 Youth Coalition
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Al Wafaa Islamic Movement
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Bahrain Freedom Movement
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National Liberation Front – Bahrain
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Al-Ashtar Brigades
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Al-Mukhtar Brigades
Since the
2011 Bahraini uprising, all opposition parties have boycotted
parliamentary elections. The opposition has since failed to overthrow the
Cabinet of Bahrain.
See also
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Politics of Bahrain
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List of political parties in Bahrain
References
Bahraini democracy movements
Bahraini uprising of 2011
Bahrain
Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated on the Persian Gulf, it comprises a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island, which mak ...
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Politics of Bahrain
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