Early word out of Washington is Obama plans to do the same thing regarding Republicans.
"Bahrain court suspends main opposition group" Associated Press October 28, 2014
MANAMA, Bahrain — A Bahraini court ordered the activities of the country’s main Shi’ite opposition group to be suspended on Tuesday, less than a month before parliamentary elections.
The ruling against Al-Wefaq means the group effectively cannot operate for three months in the Gulf island kingdom. It is prevented from organizing rallies and press conferences, issuing statements, or using its offices, lawyer Abdullah al-Shamlawi said.
Al-Wefaq earlier this month announced it was boycotting elections scheduled for Nov. 22. It does not think the government has engaged in genuine reconciliation efforts following widespread protests directed at the Sunni monarchy that began in 2011 and were dominated by the kingdom’s majority Shi’ites.
The group vowed to ‘‘continue in its struggle for democratic transition and justice.’’
‘‘Al-Wefaq considers the measure irrational and irresponsible,’’ it said, accusing the Bahraini leadership of ‘‘ruling with an iron fist.’’
There was no comment from government officials.
Bahrain’s Justice Ministry earlier this year filed a lawsuit against Al-Wefaq that led to Tuesday’s decision. It said it was taking the group to court so it can ‘‘correct its legal status’’ after it failed to comply with rules of transparency when holding meetings, according to a report at the time by the state news agency.
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