31/03/2026
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31/03/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, March 31: Terrorism and state security cases recorded a rise of more than 500 percent during the first three months of 2026 compared to previous years, Kuwaiti Minister of Justice (MoJ) Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait said on Monday.
Speaking to KUNA in a statement, Al-Sumait added that the number of these cases reached 209 in the first quarter of this year, showing the sensitivity of this type of crime, the importance of institutional readiness, and the heightened level of vigilance in monitoring and addressing them. He stressed that the recently issued decree- law on designating specialized criminal circuits to look into cases of external and internal state security crimes and terrorist offenses constitutes a pivotal step in developing the judicial handling of this type of crime, achieving a balance between swift adjudication and ensuring due process guarantees.
The minister pointed out that the Public Prosecutor’s decision on establishing a specialized prosecution for terrorism and state security crimes, alongside the existing state security apparatus at the Ministry of Interior, boosts the integration of the national system concerned and provides a more specialized and coherent pathway for handling and adjudicating these cases. Earlier today, Public Prosecutor Counselor Saad Al-Safran issued a decision to establish a prosecution office for state security crimes, terrorism, and its financing, as part of efforts aiming to develop the criminal justice system and bolster the efficiency of addressing crimes that threaten the country’s security
Bahrain plot slammed
The State of Kuwait strongly condemned and denounced the malicious terrorist plot that aimed to carry out attacks in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement, Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that investigations revealing external links to Hezbollah in the plot represent an attempt to undermine security and stability and threaten the safety of societies.
Kuwait commended the efficiency and vigilance of Bahrain’s security authorities in thwarting the plot and preserving the country’s security. The ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s full solidarity with Bahrain and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its security and stability, stressing its firm rejection of terrorism in all its forms. It also underscored Kuwait’s support for efforts aimed at maintaining security and stability across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.(KUNA)
