​Kuwait experienced a state of high anticipation following the publication of 6 Emiri decrees revoking the citizenship of 1,266 people.

The decisions included the revocation of citizenship for the named individuals, as well as those who acquired it through dependency.

Decree No. 60 of 2026 stood out as the largest, affecting 1,242 individuals who lost their national status in a single move.

Decree No. 65 of 2026 was based on strict legal articles related to "forgery and fraud" in obtaining citizenship for 20 individuals.

Official reports stated that the list included a former Member of Parliament, adding significant political and legal dimensions to the case.

These decrees are part of state efforts to audit the national identity file and correct the legal path for those who acquired it illegally.

The simultaneous issuance of these decisions raised questions regarding the legal mechanisms used and the implications of losing citizenship.

Legal references confirm that revocation decisions are based on the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, granting the executive branch authority in specific cases.

Competent authorities at the Ministry of Interior and sovereign entities began implementing the decrees immediately upon their publication.

This action is the largest of its kind recently, reflecting the government's seriousness in resolving the citizenship file and closing loopholes.

Sources clarified that auditing continues for all suspicious files to ensure the protection of national identity and citizens' rights.

Ultimately, these sovereign decisions embody the rule of law and the political leadership's commitment to protecting Kuwaiti identity from manipulation.