Kuwait withdraws citizenship of 1,158 in latest government action
The revocation of Kuwaiti nationality included 1,145 women and their dependents, as well as the citizenship certificates of others, due to fraud or false claims.
Seven new decrees were issued, revoking Kuwaiti nationality from 1,158 individuals, along with those who had acquired it through them, according to Al Qabas newspaper.
The decrees published in the Official Gazette “Kuwait Al-Youm” on Sunday stated that the decision to withdraw was made after reviewing the Constitution, the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, and the recommendation of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
The decrees included the withdrawal of Kuwaiti nationality from 1,145 women and those who acquired it through them. Additionally, the citizenship certificates of some individuals were revoked based on Article 21 of the Nationality Law, which allows for the withdrawal of nationality if it was granted unjustly due to fraud, false statements, or incorrect certificates.
The withdrawal is to be carried out by a decision of the Council of Ministers, based on the recommendation of the Minister of Interior, and will also affect those who acquired Kuwaiti nationality in a subsidiary manner through the original certificate holder.
