Kuwait revokes citizenship of thousands amid crackdown on alleged fraud
Kuwait's official gazette announced a wave of passport cancellations targeting many citizens, especially women and regime critics, as part of an anti-fraud drive.
The state publication Kuwait al-Youm reported that authorities are stripping citizenship from a large number of Kuwaitis in an effort to curb fraudulent naturalisation. Officials say the measure aims to eliminate abuse of the nationality system. Critics note that the policy disproportionately affects women and outspoken opponents of the government. The move has sparked concerns about civil-rights implications.
Why it matters
Mass revocation of citizenship can affect civil liberties and political dissent in Kuwait.
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