Wefaq National Islamic Society said the acquittal of Khalil Almarzooq is inevitable because the case he was charged with lacked legal value and was based on falsified information, as confirmed by the defense panel.
The case is political and is merely linked to the democratic demands that drive the popular movement in Bahrain. This is one of many realities on the path to democratic transition.
We stress that all political prisoners must be released in response to popular demands, as recommended by the Bassiouni report, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and international rights groups.
Al Wefaq offers its thanks and appreciation to the lawyers who actively and patriotically participated in the defense panel.
Also, the biggest thanks and appreciation to the great people of Bahrain who stand by all political prisoners and detainees including Khalil Almarzooq and calls on them to continue in the support of these prisoners and the democratic struggle.
Al Wefaq also commends national and international political and human rights organizations and personalities who support the cause of the Bahraini people in their struggle for democracy and power-sharing.
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