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Kuwait Withdraws Citizenship from 69 Individuals

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04/01/2026

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04/01/2026

Kuwait Withdraws Citizenship from 69 Individuals

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 4: Two decrees were published in today’s Official Gazette ordering the withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship from a total of 69 individuals.

According to Decree No. 242 of 2025, Kuwaiti nationality was revoked from 65 individuals, as well as from those who had acquired citizenship through them by dependency. Meanwhile, Decree No. 243 of 2025 stipulated the withdrawal of citizenship from four individuals and from those who obtained nationality through them by dependency.