Bahrain Public Prosecution warns against rumors

MANAMA — Bahrain’s Public Prosecution affirmed that ongoing regional developments and the external aggression facing the Kingdom have not and will not hinder the full and strict enforcement of the law.In a statement issued Sunday, the Public Prosecution said that any practices harmful to the public interest, those that undermine the national spirit, or actions that materially or morally affect official efforts to protect society and safeguard public interests constitute criminal offenses punishable by law in all forms.It urged citizens and residents to avoid incurring criminal liability by refraining from publishing or circulating rumors, information or news not issued by the Kingdom’s official authorities.The Public Prosecution also warned against engaging in any conduct that promotes hostile acts, undermines stability, harms national unity, intimidates citizens and residents, or weakens confidence in national capabilities.MANAMA — Bahrain’s Public Prosecution affirmed that ongoing regional developments and the external aggression facing the Kingdom have not and will not hinder the full and strict enforcement of the law.In a statement issued Sunday, the Public Prosecution said that any practices harmful to the public interest, those that undermine the national spirit, or actions that materially or morally affect official efforts to protect society and safeguard public interests constitute criminal offenses punishable by law in all forms.It urged citizens and residents to avoid incurring criminal liability by refraining from publishing or circulating rumors, information or news not issued by the Kingdom’s official authorities.The Public Prosecution also warned against engaging in any conduct that promotes hostile acts, undermines stability, harms national unity, intimidates citizens and residents, or weakens confidence in national capabilities.