Kuwait's National Assembly dissolved over constitutional violations

Published February 15th, 2024 - 04:48 GMT
Female security guards stand by as Kuwaiti lawmakers attend a parliament session at the National Assembly in Kuwait City on February 6, 2024.
Female security guards stand by as Kuwaiti lawmakers attend a parliament session at the National Assembly in Kuwait City on February 6, 2024. AFP
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otably, the current National Assembly members were elected on June 6, 2023, commencing their session on June 20, 2023

ALBAWABA-: Kuwait's Amiri decree dissolves the National Assembly due to constitutional breaches, as reported by Kuwait News Agency.

Notably, the current National Assembly members were elected on June 6, 2023, commencing their session on June 20, 2023, six months before the passing of the late Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf AlAhmed AlSubah, who died on December 16, 2023. 

The new Emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, was formally sworn in before parliament on December 20, 2023, marking the beginning of his rule over the affluent Gulf monarchy.

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