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Counting underway as polls close in Bahrain elections
Activists called for boycott of what they describe as 'farce' elections, raising doubts about the poll's credibility.
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Counting is underway in Bahrain after polls have closed in Saturday's parliamentary election from which opposition groups were barred in a crackdown on dissent in the Western-allied kingdom.
"It's true that there are lots of candidates, but the general feeling among most Bahrainis is 'what's the point'," Law told Al Jazeera, adding that the parliament is seen as largely ineffective.
"For example, it has passed at the direction of the ruling family laws that prevent people who belong to the banned political parties from running in this election," he added.
Bahrain, which is home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, has closed the main opposition groups, barred their members from running in elections and prosecuted scores of people, many described by human rights groups as activists, in mass trials.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018...ns-ban-opposition-groups-181124055225047.html
Ah-- home of the Fifth Fleet and controlled by the degenerate Saudis. Get yer bone saw out, Donald.