Kuwait Retains Tier 2 Ranking for Second Consecutive Year in US State Department Trafficking Report - Sarmad
The Kuwait Public Prosecution confirmed the state's increased efforts in combating human trafficking, which contributed to Kuwait retaining its Tier 2 ranking for the second consecutive year in the US State Department's 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
(KUNA) – The Public Prosecution stated that the State of Kuwait has retained its Tier 2 ranking for the second consecutive year, according to the U.S. Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report. This achievement reflects the country’s increased efforts compared to previous periods, with criminal prosecution taking precedence.
In a statement issued on Saturday regarding the U.S. State Department’s report, released on October 8, the Public Prosecution noted that it initiated criminal proceedings against 64 suspects accused of human trafficking offenses, charging them under the provisions of Law No. 91 of 2013 concerning the fight against human trafficking and migrant smuggling. It also pursued related crimes connected to the primary offenses, including money laundering and forgery of official and bank documents.
It added that the number of trafficking cases under investigation rose from three to 11 during the reporting period, and convictions were handed down against suspects in human trafficking cases.
The Public Prosecution clarified that the Attorney General established a specialized unit during the reporting period to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling. This unit was tasked with monitoring the implementation of the national referral mechanism, standardizing procedures for identifying and protecting victims, developing investigative techniques, building a comprehensive database on these crimes, and providing technical guidance to Public Prosecution members and law enforcement agencies.
It further reported that Public Prosecution members received training on the proper legal characterization of trafficking cases, and a reporting service for these crimes was made available on the Prosecution’s website.
The Public Prosecution commended the efforts of the Permanent National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling and its member entities, affirming the continuation of its role in prosecuting perpetrators of these crimes, applying legal provisions against them, and protecting their victims.
