List of political parties in Bahrain

Political parties are illegal in Bahrain but operate as de facto political parties under the term political societies. Political societies in Bahrain range from the communist left to the Islamist right.

Current

Banned Parties

registered opposition:

• Al Wefaq
• National Democratic Action Society
• Islamic Action Society

The unlicensed opposition:

• Bahrain Freedom Movement
• Haq Movement
• Al Wafa' Islamic Movement
• February 14 Youth Coalition
• Al-Ashtar Brigades
• Al-Mukhtar Brigades

See also

• Politics of Bahrain
• Bahraini opposition
• List of ruling political parties by country