Kuwait warns of 3-year jail terms for acts that harm ties with GCC, friendly nations
Deputy Attorney General Ahmed Al-Kandari said Article Four of Kuwait’s State Security Law clearly criminalizes any hostile act by an individual that could damage the political, economic, or social relations of the State of Kuwait with other countries.
The law mandates a prison sentence of no less than three years for violators, reports Al-Qabas daily.
Al-Kandari clarified that the term “hostile act” extends beyond direct actions to include the publication or circulation of video or audio recordings that justify, encourage, or celebrate incidents affecting other nations.
Such conduct, he warned, can create political repercussions that undermine Kuwait’s foreign relations.
He emphasized that the law applies particularly to sisterly Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and friendly nations. Any justification or endorsement of attacks or incidents targeting these countries falls within the scope of criminal liability if it risks harming political or social ties.
The Deputy Attorney General further explained that the law is not confined to protecting Kuwait’s internal affairs but also safeguards its diplomatic relationships with allied and friendly states. Preserving international relations, he noted, remains a fundamental pillar of Kuwaiti legislation.
Al-Kandari concluded by stressing that any violation of Article Four exposes the offender to legal accountability, including a mandatory prison term of at least three years.
