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List of political parties in Bahrain
Although no legal framework exists for political parties, de facto parties from the former Communist Left to the Islamist Right sit in parliament in Bahrain and are known technically as Political Societies or Blocs. Unless a journalist or commentator is very specific with their use of langauge they are commonly referred to as Hizb, the Arabic word for party.
Bahrain’s parties:
Islamist
- Asalah
- Al Menbar
- Al Wefaq Islamic Action
- Islamic Bloc
- Islamic Action Party
Secular
- National Democratic Action
- Democratic Bloc
- Al Meethaq
- National Action Charter Society
- Al Menbar Progressive Society
See also
- Index of political parties to browse parties by name
- List of political parties to browse parties by country
- List of political parties by ideology to browse parties by name
- Membership of internationals to browse parties by membership of internationals
Last updated: 06-02-2005 18:14:05
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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