Shura Council deplores misuse of social media

Manama : The Shura Coucil has strongly condemned attempts to sow discord, threaten social fabric and national unity and drive wedges among the Bahraini people through suspicious social media networks.

Terming the social media misuse as breach of Bahraini customs, traditions and patriotism, the Shura Council said such practices have nothing to do with freedom of expression.

The Shura Council affirmed support to all measures taken by authorities to maintain security and stability and foil attempts to sow sedition. It lauded the statement of Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Royal Guard Commander, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee Brigadier Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa who underscored the national fundamentals and the importance of national unity and adherence to the Bahraini customs and traditions, including rallying behind the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The Shura Council praised the stances expressed by all in rallying behind the leadership of HM the King and renouncing social media controversies which have nothing to do with the Bahraini customs and traditions. It called on all users of the social media websites to steer clear of such practices and engage patriotically behind the banner of HM the King for the sake of development and to uphold the kingdom’s name at international gatherings.