Kuwaiti lawmaker Nabeel al-Fadhl dies mid-session

Kuwaiti lawmaker Nabeel al-Fadhl died on Tuesday as he was taking part in the regular parliament session.

The MP reportedly lost his consciousness inside the hall where the lawmakers were holding the session.

The session was suspended as a medical team rushed to provide the necessary assistance.

A lawmaker, Khalil Abdullah, placed a flag of Kuwait on Fadhl’s seat following the announcement of his death.

By Habib Toumi