In a significant move, the Kuwaiti government has revoked the citizenship of 20 individuals in two separate decisions.
The Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality, chaired by the First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, issued the decisions on January 21, 2025.
The first decision, published in the official gazette “Kuwait Alyoum,” revoked the citizenship of a woman under Article 10 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959, which governs the Nationality Law and its amendments.
The second decision revoked the citizenship of 19 individuals, including six by establishment, under Article 11 of the same decree.
The individuals whose citizenship was revoked were primarily immigrants who had acquired Kuwaiti citizenship through various means.
The revocations were based on different reasons, including fraud, false documentation, and dual nationality.
The specific countries of origin for these individuals were not disclosed.
This action reflects Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to enforce its nationality laws and address irregularities in citizenship status.
The revocation of citizenship can have significant implications for the affected individuals, including loss of legal rights, residency status, and access to public services.
The decisions come amid a broader trend of countries reassessing and, in some cases, revoking citizenships based on various criteria.
This trend has been influenced by global political shifts and security concerns, often referred to as the “Trump effect,” where stricter immigration and nationality policies have been implemented in several countries.
The affected individuals have the right to appeal the decisions, and the cases will likely be closely monitored by human rights organizations and the international community.
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