This is a list of countries and dependencies with a permanent population that have no legal political parties. Some have opposition groups that operate clandestinely.
Monarchiesedit
Bahrain – Political parties are banned; candidates must be independent.
Kuwait – Political parties are banned; candidates must be independent.
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