BAHRAIN (Reuters) – The deputy leader of Bahrain’s largest opposition party will be held for 30 days while being investigated for inciting terrorism in a series of speeches, the public prosecutor of the Gulf Arab kingdom said. The detention of Khalil al-Marzouq on Tuesday angered his Al Wefaq party, an Islamist group which says it advocates non-violent methods, and could complicate faltering efforts to end 2-1/2 years of political deadlock on the strategically vital island. In a statement, Read more [...]

BAHRAIN: Bahrain’s largest opposition party yesterday suspended its participation in talks with the government aimed at ending two-and-a-half years of political turmoil in protest at the arrest of its deputy leader. Al Wefaq was responding to an announcement by the public prosecutor of the kingdom that Khalil Al Marzouq would be held for 30 days while being investigated for inciting terrorism in a series of speeches. In a statement, Al Wefaq, an Islamist group that says it advocates Read more [...]

Home / Bahrain / Politics Khalil al-Marzouq, of the opposition Al Wefaq party was summoned by the police and is expected to face legal charges. A senior Bahraini opposition politician was summoned by police on Tuesday on charges of inciting “acts of terror”, in a move that could complicate efforts to end political turmoil in the strategically vital Gulf Arab kingdom. A police statement said Khalil al-Marzouq, of the opposition Al Wefaq party, had gone to a police station in response Read more [...]

— Bahrain's largest opposition movement on Wednesday suspended its participation in talks with the government aimed at ending two and a half years of political turmoil in protest at the arrest of its deputy leader. Al Wefaq was responding to an announcement by the public prosecutor of the Gulf Arab kingdom that Khalil al-Marzouq would be held for 30 days while being investigated for inciting terrorism in a series of speeches. In a statement, Al Wefaq, an Islamist group that says it advocates non-violent Read more [...]

The coalition of five groups, including the main opposition party al-Wefaq, said on Wednesday that it has suspended its participation in the talks until further notice.The decision was made a day after Khalil al-Marzooq, a former deputy speaker of parliament, was arrested over his recent anti-regime remarks.Head of Bahrain’s public prosecution, Nayef Yousif, has accused Marzooq of instigating violence and having links to a group authorities blame for bombings and other attacks. He also said Marzooq Read more [...]

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