4 decrees to strip citizenship from 12 individuals
Four Kuwaiti decrees were issued to strip citizenship from 12 individuals, to be implemented by the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Four decrees were published in the official gazette, “Kuwait Today,” revoking Kuwaiti citizenship from 12 individuals and from anyone who acquired it through their dependency. Decree No. 165 of 2026 stipulates the revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship from three individuals and from anyone who acquired it through their dependency.
Decree No. 166 of 2026 stipulates the revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship from seven individuals and from anyone who acquired it through their dependency. Decree No. 167 of 2026 stipulates the revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship from one individual and from anyone who acquired it through their dependency.
Decree No. 178 of 2026 stipulates the revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship from one individual and from anyone who acquired it through their dependency. Article Two of the decrees stipulates that the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior shall implement these decrees, which shall take effect from the date of their publication and be published in the official gazette.
