Kuwait Sets Rules for Naturalized Voting
The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, issued a decree-law abolishing the right of naturalized citizens to vote and run in elections, following a widespread campaign aimed at revoking the citizenship of tens of thousands. The previous law allowed those who acquired citizenship to vote after 30 years of obtaining it, but the new decree completely suspends this right. The campaign concerning citizenship also targeted women who obtained it through marriage, dual citizens, and individuals who acquired citizenship illegally, all in an effort to reshape Kuwaiti identity and reduce the number of voters.
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