Three Decrees in the Official Gazette: Revocation of Kuwaiti Citizenship for 13 Individuals, Stripping for One
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The Official Gazette published three decrees to revoke and strip citizenship from 14 individuals.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Ibrahim Muhammad: The official newspaper, Kuwait Today, published three decrees, which included the revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship from 13 individuals, in addition to a decree stripping it from one person. Decree No. 178 of 2026 stipulated the withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship from 10 individuals, including those who had acquired it through derivative acquisition from the primary holder. The decree relied on Article 21bis (a) of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959, the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, and its amendments. Decree No. 179 of 2026 stipulated the stripping of Kuwaiti citizenship from one individual, while the third decree, No. 180 of 2026, ordered the withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship from three individuals, including those who had acquired it through derivative acquisition from them.
