Government to examine 434 cases for potential revocation of citizenship
Breaking: 434 Kuwaiti Citizens Stripped of Nationality
In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality, led by Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, has announced the revocation of citizenship from 434 individuals. The findings of this investigation will be presented to the Council of Ministers for further deliberation, according to the Al-Rai daily.
Here's a lowdown on the cases:
- Discarding Dual Identity: Five individuals have had their Kuwaiti citizenship revoked based on Articles 10 and 11 of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, which forbid holding another nationality alongside Kuwaiti citizenship. One notable instance includes a famous actor, whose citizenship was withdrawn after the stripping of nationality from his father and children[1][3].
- Caught in a Web of Deception: A whopping 275 individuals face the consequence of their fraudulent claims or forged documents under Article 21 bis A. This category encompasses those who acquired citizenship through dependency[1][2].
- Interest of the Nation:
- Sons of Kuwaiti Mothers: One individual's citizenship is being revoked under Article 13(4) for reasons of national interest[4].
- Meritorious Deeds: Sixteen individuals, who entered the country based on "noble deeds," along with their dependents, face citizenship revocation under Article 13(4)[2].
- 1965 Census Mishaps: A staggering 137 cases, stemming from the 1965 census, are also being annulled under the same article, including dependents[1].
This bold move by the Supreme Committee is part of an ongoing effort to review nationality cases in Kuwait and to uphold the integrity of the naturalization process, while safeguarding national security[1].
[1] - https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2472383[2] - https://www.alqabas.com.kw/article/20/3/1601611[3] - https://www.alwatannews.com/article/800190[4] - https://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-kuwait-strips-citizenship-of-700-people-2877860
- The revocation of citizenship from 434 Kuwaiti citizens, as announced by the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality, is a significant policy-and-legislation change in the political arena of Kuwait, and this decision follows a series of investigations conducted by the committee.
- The revocation of citizenship from these individuals was based on various reasons, such as holding another nationality, fraudulent claims or forged documents, national interest, and mishaps from the 1965 census, all of which fall under different articles of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law.
- One notable instance of this revocation involved a famous actor, whose citizenship was withdrawn after the stripping of nationality from his father and children, in accordance with Articles 10 and 11 of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law.
- This move by the Supreme Committee is part of an ongoing effort to maintain the integrity of the naturalization process and safeguard national security in Kuwait, as outlined in their policy-and-legislation.
