Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of 2,182 individuals through a series of official decrees, according to reports published in the state gazette.
The decisions were issued under three separate decrees, affecting not only the individuals named but also those who had obtained citizenship through them.
Decree No. 22 revoked the citizenship of two individuals and their dependents, while Decree No. 23 affected 1,104 people and their associated family members.
Decree No. 24 extended the revocation to 1,076 individuals and their dependents, significantly expanding the scope of the decision.
Authorities have not yet provided an official explanation for the move.
The scale and lack of clarity surrounding the decision have raised concerns about legal transparency and the potential impact on affected families.
Angle Analysis:
The mass revocation reflects a powerful state action with wide social consequences, where citizenship is not only a legal status but a foundation for identity, rights, and stability—now placed in sudden uncertainty.
