Kuwait

Kuwait: Public Gatherings Banned to Prevent Sectarian Strife

Date: September 22nd, 2010 |

Authorities banned all public gatherings in an effort to head off sectarian strife between its majority Sunni Muslims and minority Shiites as tensions flared over an exiled Kuwaiti Shiite’s comments allegedly disparaging the Prophet Mohammed’s wife, Aisha. Violators of the ban could face two years in prison. Several Sunni groups had planned demonstrations to demand [read more]

Kuwait: Political Rallies in Advance of May 16 Elections

Date: April 22nd, 2009 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City reported that political rallies will begin soon for parliamentary elections to be held May 16. The gatherings usually occur in the evening and are usually peaceful, but both vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be dense in areas where rallies occur. Police will likely increase the number of traffic checkpoints [read more]

Kuwait

Date: February 4th, 2003 |

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Citing an increase in security risks, the State Department has authorized the voluntary departure of family members and non-emergency personnel at the U.S. Embassy. Two American schools catering to foreigners will close for six weeks Feb. 10, American families are preparing to leave the country and the Kuwaiti government has placed thousands of troops in [read more]

Kuwait

Date: October 2nd, 2002 |

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Some media reported that the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait had advised Americans to leave the country, but the official spokesman for the embassy stated that the reports were false. At the same time, Kuwaitis are bracing themselves for the fallout from a war with Iraq, expecting to be attacked by Iraq if the U.S. attacks. [read more]

Kuwait: Arrests Prompt Terrorism Warning

Date: August 20th, 2009 |

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Kuwaiti authorities arrested members of an al-Qaeda-linked group that was planning bombings during Ramadan, which began Aug. 21, prompting the U.S. Embassy to warn U.S. citizens that terrorist threats against U.S. interests still exist. The Embassy urged Americans in Kuwait to remain especially vigilant and aware of their sur [read more]

Kuwait: Talking on Mobile Phones while Driving Banned

Date: May 8th, 2008 |

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As of May 1, talking on cell phones while driving is prohibited throughout Kuwait, and police are expected to be vigilant in the coming weeks in enforcing the new law. This edict has been added to a law already in effect that bans eating or drinking while driving. The fine for a violation is 15 [read more]

Kuwait

Date: January 21st, 2003 |

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The killing of one American and wounding of another in an attack near Camp Doha, the main U.S. army base in Kuwait, was the third such incident since October. Most of the country still appreciates the U.S. presence and support, but hostility toward U.S. policy is growing. If possible, avoid official U.S. inst [read more]

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