Kuwait revokes voting rights for naturalized citizens
The Emir of Kuwait issued a decree-law revoking the voting rights of naturalized citizens. This comes two years after the dissolution of the National Assembly and the launch of a broad campaign to revoke citizenship. The previous law allowed naturalized individuals to vote after 30 years of acquiring nationality, but the new decree prohibits them from voting, running for office, or being appointed to legislative bodies. Kuwait's authorities have also launched a mass citizenship revocation campaign starting in 2024. This campaign targets those who obtained citizenship through marriage, individuals holding dual nationalities, and those who acquired it through illegal means, including the use of forged documents. These measures are part of a reform process led by the Emir following the closure of the National Assembly.
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