Bahrain security authorities to take legal action against demonstrators

Bahrain security authorities to take legal action against demonstrators
English.news.cn – 2011-09-10 08:30:57

MANAMA, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — A top Bahraini security official said Friday that the government will carry out “zero tolerance” policy against the country’s biggest opposition group, Al Wefaq National Islamic Society, for flouting rules in a gathering.

Al Wefaq held its weekly gathering on Friday in the capital that was attended by thousands of its supporters, who according to Public Security chief Major-General Taraq Mubarak bin Daina failed to abide by the law and committed irresponsible acts.

He pointed out that the protestors taking part in the march organized by Al-Wefaq chanted slogans and wrote incitement slogans on walls.

“Legal action would be taken against participants in a rally. All legal procedures would be taken against violators who are responsible for these acts, in line with the law,” he said.

“The provisions of the law stress the need to maintain discipline and public order, avoid any legal violations, prevent speeches and discussions contravening public order and inciting criminal acts,” bin Daina said in a statement.

The majority of the participants were Shi’ites who chanted slogans against the government.

Bahrain is a close U.S. ally that has been struggling to contain popular protests demanding political and economic reforms since February this year. The protests have affected thousands of citizens who were sacked from their jobs for taking part in illegal gatherings. …source