Seventeen individuals who allegedly joined a terrorist organisation that aims to undermine national unity and prevent Bahraini institutions and authorities from carrying out their functions, stood trial at the High Criminal Court yesterday.
The Public Prosecution said in a statement that the individuals, 15 of whom were in custody and two were fugitives, allegedly sought to change the country’s existing constitutional system.
It is alleged that this was pursued through the dissemination of the doctrine of Wilayat Al Faqih, which calls for complete allegiance to the Supreme Leader of Iran and submission to Iran’s political authority.
This was reportedly done by asserting control over places of worship and ma’atams, exploiting them to promote that doctrine.
The individuals allegedly incited acts against the existing government system, called to rebel against it, and promoted ideas hostile to the kingdom.
They advocated and encouraged terrorist acts, riots and acts of sabotage, supported activities aimed at destabilising the country, and mobilised funds to support the organisation’s activities.
The court heard the case yesterday in the presence of counsels representing the defendants, and adjourned the case until July 22 to allow the defence to examine the case papers. Counsels have been given permission by the court to visit the defendants.
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