Kuwait’s government has resigned at the end of an emergency session headed by the Emir Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah. The resignation was expected amid reports that at least three ministers said on Sunday evening that they would quit the government.
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Kuwait government resigns; no reported plans to dissolve parliament
Bahrain’s Cassation Court postpones police killings trial
Bahrain’s Cassation Court on Monday postponed its verdict on the death sentences and life terms against seven Bahrainis who allegedly killed two policemen to January 9. Seven defendants have been charged with “deliberately killing” Kashef Ahmad Manzour and Mohammad Farouq Abdul Samad, both working for the interior ministry.
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Bahrain education ministry adamant to extend high school day
Bahrain’s education minister has rejected parents’ complaints about a decision to extend the high school day by 45 minutes, saying that they were unfounded. “High school students in Bahrain attend 635 hours of education annually,” he said.
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Kuwait bracing for crucial week
Kuwait’s government is expected to resign Monday following an emergency meeting to discuss the ongoing political crisis that has gripped the country, a local daily said. The resignation will come ahead of a mass rally on Monday and a move to grill the prime minister on Tuesday.
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US mediation offer between Bahrain authorities, Al Wefaq turned down
Bahrain’s foreign minister has turned down an offer from a US diplomat to mediate between Al Wefaq, the largest opposition society, and the government. “I have rejected the idea that a US diplomat mediate between the government of Bahrain and Al Wefaq Movement because communication channels are open to all parties,” Shaikh Khalid Bin...
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Tunisia court orders extradition of Libyan former prime minister
A Tunisia court has ordered the extradition of former Libyan prime minister Baghdadi Al Mahmoudi to Libya. The decision by the Court of Appeals was announced one day after it refused a request by his lawyers to delay the extradition.
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Opposition not to join national commission
Opposition societies in Bahrain on Sunday said that they would not join a national commission set up to follow up the implementation of recommendations by an international fact-finding commission. The societies, led by Al Wefaq, said they were concerned the commission, whose members have not been named, would not be balanced or would not...
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