Manama - Bahrain's First Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives has called for lodging an international lawsuit against the government of Qatar for its direct involvement in supporting radical groups in the kingdom. MP Ali Al Aradi said that Bahrain should move ahead with the legal action and claim compensation from Qatar for all those affected by its support for radical groups and terrorism. "The radical groups have been involved since 2011 in the acts of violence, terrorism and incitement," Al Aradi said. Bahrain should set up a central committee to receive complaints from affected people and to assess the losses inflicted upon the nation and citizens due to Qatar's support for terrorism and extremist groups, he added in a media statement on Sunday evening. He stressed the importance for the panel to document all cases and corroborate them with compelling evidence and figures proving the extensive damage incurred due to Qatar's harbouring of terrorist groups. Al Aradi said a legal team of experts should file cases and sue Qatar for its blatant interference in Bahrain's internal affairs, breach of good neighbourliness and violation of national, regional and international legal covenants. "Consultations and contacts are underway at the Council of Representatives to undertake adequate legal action against the government of Qatar and claim compensation," he said, adding that steps would be unveiled soon. "The extent of the Qatari flagrant interference and involvement in the acts of terrorism in Bahrain is exposed through compelling facts and evidence."
