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Kuwaiti protests (2011–2012)

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filled the seaside square opposite the parliament building, cheered loudly as opposition figures called for an elected government and warned against what they called a politicised ruling. The next day, the Constitutional Court ruled that the Gulf emirate's electoral constituency law was in line with the constitution, rejecting a government appeal. Dozens of opposition activists who were in the court room hailed the verdict and exchanged congratulations.
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which were won by pro-government candidates due to boycotts by the opposition, hundreds of opposition supporters demonstrated in various areas of Kuwait late on 6 December to demand scrapping the newly elected national assembly. Night demonstrations were staged in at least four areas of the state and
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Riot police on 2 October used tear gas and smoke bombs to disperse hundreds of stateless demonstrators who were demanding citizenship. Witnesses and activists said at least three people, including a policeman, were slightly wounded and 10 stateless were arrested as security forces laid a siege on the
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On 18 October 2012, former MP Bader al-Dahum was taken into police custody. Khaled al-Tahus, also a former MP, was summoned for questioning by the prosecution service. Later, a group of around 500 people gathered outside the Justice Palace late Thursday night to protest against the detention of the
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appealed directly to Kuwaiti Emir to avoid "autocratic rule". His speech to the crowd contained extremely rare criticism of the ruler, "In the name of the nation, in the name of the people, we will not let you, your Highness, practice autocratic rule," Barrak told the rally in a speech addressed to
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was arrested by Kuwaiti authorities on the night of 29 October following a news conference at his house where he called on the government to abide by the constitution. Activists says that his arrest could impact for the further protests, which demonstrators have vowed to stage another protest on 4
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quoted a security source saying that authorities may call in the army to help security forces stop a march called by the opposition for the next day, shortly after the government vowed to use force if necessary. There were allegations that Jordanian forces had been deployed to assist in quelling
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On 15 October, Kuwaiti security forces detained at least five people, including the son of a prominent opposition figure, at an anti-government protest against possible changes to an election law. Several people were hurt in skirmishes at the rally, attended by at least 3,000 people who defied a
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Thousands of Kuwait opposition supporters rallied on 24 September, a day ahead where the Constitutional Court is scheduled to rule on next day if the electoral constituency law is in line with the constitution based on a request submitted by the government last month. Around 10,000 people, who
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Around 1,500 Kuwaitis took part in a rally late on 10 September to protest against possible changes in the electoral law and call for more democracy. The crowd, which included opposition lawmakers and political activists, gathered outside parliament in a square which has hosted several
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that riot police used teargas and stun grenades to disperse the protesters. Activists clashed with police on the next day as they took to the streets in at least eight areas of the Gulf state. Thousands then demonstrated on 8 December to demand dissolving the new elected parliament.
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royal family issued a rare statement calling for "obedience" to the government. The three former lawmakers were all later released on bail on 23 October. Local media reported on 24 October that authorities have banned gatherings of more than 20 people.
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November. He was freed after an appeal although he remains under investigation. Another opposition figure, former Islamist MP Faisal Al-Muslim, has been summoned for questioning on 31 October. On 3 November, the Kuwaiti newspaper
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to call for the right to citizenship. On both days, violence broke out, with riot police clashing with stateless demonstrators and arresting several dozen on 13 January and firing tear gas to disperse rally-goers on 14 January.
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which houses tens of thousands of stateless. The new protest comes a week after three international human rights groups sent an unprecedented letter to Emir Al-Sabah urging him to end alleged abuse against stateless people.
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the emir, drew repeated chants of "we will not let you, we will not let you" from the crowd. Analysts said his remarks, including the criticism of the emir could spark a strong reaction from the authorities. The son of
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on 26 June to protests against a court ruling that dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament. Demonstrators chanted "we will not surrender", while a prominent opposition MP called for a
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anti-government demonstrations since late last year. However, the turnout was smaller than previous rallies in the major oil producer and there was only a light police presence.
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on 19 February against their supposed second-class status. Opposition leaders called for further protests in March to pressure Prime Minister
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request by authorities to cancel the Monday night demonstration. In some of the strongest remarks by an opposition figure, former lawmaker
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protests in Kuwait. However, the Jordanian government denies this, saying the reports were "fabricated" and "not worthy of comment."
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Stateless people continued to protest into January 2012 despite a protest ban, turning out on 13 and 14 January in slums near
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were "illegal" and reinstated the previous pro-government parliament, thousands of Kuwaitis rally in
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resigned in response to the protests, making Kuwait one of several countries affected by the
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refers to the series of 2011–2012 demonstrations for government reforms in the state of
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Shortly after the Constitutional Court declared in June 2012 that the February 2012
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to experience major governmental changes due to unrest. The protests began with
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to step down. They left after several minutes to rally in the adjacent
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On the night of 16 November, demonstrators and several opposition
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Index

Arab Spring
Kuwait
Statelessness
Corruption
Demonstrations
Online activism
Nasser Al-Sabah
Popular Action Bloc
Kuwait
Kuwaiti Government
Kuwaiti police
Former members of the National Assembly
Kuwait
Nasser Mohammed al-Ahmed al-Sabah
Prime Minister of Kuwait
Kuwait
government of Kuwait
Arab Spring
stateless people (Bedoon)
Sabah Al-Sabah
Emir of Kuwait
dinars
Iraqi
First Gulf War
Bedoun
Kuwait City
Nasser Al-Sabah
Kuwait City
Al Jahra
MPs

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