Kuwait revokes citizenship of 157 individuals in latest legal action

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Sunday, May 18, 2025

18/05/2025

Kuwait revokes citizenship of 157 individuals in latest legal action

Kuwait repeals citizenship for 154 people, three others affected by forged documents.

KUWAIT CITY, May 18: The official newspaper, "Kuwait Today," announced today that a decree and decision have been issued to revoke the Kuwaiti citizenship of 154 individuals and withdraw citizenship certificates from three others.

Decree No. 88 of 2025 mandates the withdrawal of Kuwaiti nationality from 154 people, along with the revocation of citizenship for their dependents who acquired it through them.

Additionally, a decision by the Cabinet outlines the withdrawal of citizenship certificates from three individuals. The revocation also extends to anyone who acquired Kuwaiti nationality from the holders of these certificates, in accordance with Article 21 bis of the Kuwaiti Citizenship Law, which addresses cases of forgery.

The decision reflects ongoing efforts to enforce the country’s citizenship laws and ensure compliance with legal standards.