Shura support for counterterrorism efforts stressed

Manama, Apr 18 (BNA): Shura Council, in a statement issued today, praised the Bahrain Defence Force-General Command's determination to stand against terrorist groups who have repeatedly attacked security personnel and policemen in the line of duty. The statement hailed the BDF efforts, led by Commander-in-chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, in maintaining the homeland security and stability. It stressed backing all measures taken for the protection of the national achievements and preserving its security and stability. It called on all civil society organisations and national activities to defend the national gains and achievements, bolster the culture of the state of institutions and to shoulder their responsibilities for countering attempts of disseminating the culture of violence.