List of political parties in Bahrain

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

Banned Parties
registered opposition: The unlicensed opposition:
 * Al Wefaq
 * National Democratic Action Society
 * Islamic Action Society
 * Bahrain Freedom Movement
 * Haq Movement
 * Al Wafa' Islamic Movement
 * February 14 Youth Coalition
 * Al-Ashtar Brigades
 * Al-Mukhtar Brigades