26 Citizenship Revoked By Kuwait

Decrees No. 41/2024 and 42/2024 have been issued to withdraw Kuwaiti citizenship from six people. One of the decrees mandated the revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship for individuals who obtained it through dependency. This decision was made following a proposal by the Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Interior, and subsequent approval by the Council of Ministers.

His Highness the Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Al-Sabah also issued two decisions to withdraw the Kuwaiti citizenship certificate from 20 other individuals including those who had acquired citizenship from the holders of that certificate through dependency. According to a government source, there are several reasons for the withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship from 26 people, the most prominent of which was that it was granted through fraud or based on false statements.

In this case, Kuwaiti citizenship may also be withdrawn from those who may have acquired it through dependency. The withdrawal also occurred because some individuals who were granted Kuwaiti citizenship were sentenced to fifteen years for a crime against honor or trust. If it is discovered that Kuwaiti citizenship was obtained unlawfully through fraud, false statements, or incorrect certificates, it shall be revoked. The Council of Ministers, upon the recommendation of the Minister of Interior, has the authority to revoke Kuwaiti nationality in such cases. Additionally, citizenship acquired through dependency on the holder of the certificate will also be revoked.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior revealed in a statement issued yesterday that a hotline number has been designated to report crimes related to nationality and Kuwaiti passports. It stressed that every person who is aware of the existence of a crime is obligated to report it in accordance with law No. 17/1960. The ministry explained that the decision is based on that law that aims to fight crime and corruption and preserve national identity and public interest. Article 14 of Law No. 17/1960 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Trials stipulates that “Every person who witnesses a crime or knows of its occurrence must immediately report it to the nearest police station or investigation authority. Anyone who refrains from reporting shall be punished.” The ministry affirmed that all decisions taken are fully committed to the Constitution, laws and security considerations to protect the public interest.

By Muhammad Al-Musleh and Munaif Nayef

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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