[Aljazeera] The United Kingdom said it will add the political wing of Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah to its list of banned "terrorist" organisations, despite the role it plays in the goverment and parliament.The move, which comes into effect on Friday, criminalises anyone who is either a member or supports the group, which is headed by Hassan Nasrallah.
Those who are associated with Hezbollah will face up to 10 years in prison.
"Hezbollah is continuing in its attempts to destabilise the fragile situation in the Middle East - and we are no longer able to distinguish between their already banned military wing and the political party," Home Secretary Sajid Javid said.
"Because of this, I have taken the decision to proscribe the group in its entirety."