List of political parties in Bahrain

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

Current

Pro-government

Islamist

• Al Asalah
• Al-Menbar Islamic Society

Liberal

• Al Meethaq
• Economists Bloc

Leftist

• National Justice Movement

Opposition Parties

Licensed

Islamist

• Al Wefaq National Islamic Society

Leftist

• Progressive Democratic Tribune
• National Democratic Action Society
• Nationalist Democratic Assembly

Unlicensed

• Bahrain Freedom Movement
• Haq Movement

Youth

• February 14 Youth Coalition
• Shabeeba Society of Bahrain

Defunct and historic parties

• Islamic Action Society
• National Union Committee
• National Liberation Front – Bahrain
• Popular Front for the Liberation of Bahrain
• Islamic Front for the Liberation of Bahrain

See also

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