Shia and Sunni Islamic parties have both criticised the government over the composition of the appointed Shura Council, after it was given a strongly liberal majority, with Al Meethaq being the biggest group in the chamber. Critics allege that the government is seeking to use the Shura Council as a liberal bulwark to prevent clerical domination of politics.
Shia and Sunni Isl:amic parties have both criticised the government over the composition of the appointed Shura Counci,l, after it was given a strongly liberal majority, with Al Meethaq being the biggest group in the chamber. Critics allege that the government is seeking to. use the Shura Council as a liberal bulwark to prevent clerical domination of politics.