Kuwait Strips 12 Individuals of Citizenship Under New Official Decrees
KUWAIT CITY: The state of Kuwait has officially revoked the citizenship of 12 individuals through four distinct government decrees, published in the latest edition of the country’s official gazette, Kuwait Al-Youm. The regulatory action forms part of an intensified state-led initiative to scrutinise nationality files and enforce strict compliance with national citizenship statutes. According to the gazette, the revocation orders also apply to dependants who acquired citizenship through association with certain affected individuals.
Under the executive directives issued by the government, the decisions were finalised following exhaustive investigations into cases involving procedural irregularities, fraudulent claims, and breaches of the stringent regulations governing naturalisation. The official publication outlined that in several cases, citizenship was rescinded after authorities identified instances of dual nationality, document forgery, or failure to meet the statutory criteria laid down in the Kuwaiti Nationality Law of 1959. The gazette explicitly identified the primary individuals whose legal status has now been formally annulled.
The move comes amid a comprehensive nationwide audit initiated by the Kuwaiti government and overseen by the Supreme Committee for the Verification of Kuwaiti Citizenship. Over recent months, authorities have stepped up measures aimed at preserving demographic integrity, safeguarding sovereign rights, and eliminating fraudulent access to the country’s comprehensive welfare, housing, and social security systems. Legal experts point out that the stripping of nationality results in the immediate forfeiture of civil privileges and public sector benefits tied exclusively to Kuwaiti citizens.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has reiterated that the Supreme Committee will continue its systematic review of existing naturalisation dossiers to detect any falsifications or unlawful acquisitions. Officials stressed that ongoing and future investigations will adhere strictly to legal frameworks, with additional decrees anticipated as legal bodies review pending files and act decisively against identity discrepancies across the Gulf state.