Additional 42 candidates register for parliamentary elections in Kuwait

Applicants registering their candidacy for General Assembly elections in Kuwait. (KUNA)
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Updated 01 September 2022
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Additional 42 candidates register for parliamentary elections in Kuwait

  • The latest additions bring the total number of prospective candidates so far to 264: 249 men and 15 women

KUWAIT: On Thursday, the fourth day of registrations for General Assembly elections in Kuwait scheduled for Sept. 29, a further 42 people submitted their candidacy applications to the election watchdog, the Kuwait News Agency reported.

The latest additions, 39 men and three women, bring the total number of prospective candidates so far to 264: 249 men and 15 women. The registration process runs for 10 days, according to the country’s Center for Government Communication.

The parliament was formally dissolved in early August, with Crown Prince Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah calling for early elections in an effort to resolve months of government gridlock.

 


Abbas says Palestinians stand in solidarity with Jordan amid US-Iran tensions

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Abbas says Palestinians stand in solidarity with Jordan amid US-Iran tensions

  • Palestinian president condemned Iranian attacks targeting Jordan
  • Al-Aqsa Mosque has remained closed since Saturday morning as Israeli authorities declared a state of emergency

LONDON: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed solidarity with Jordan during a phone call with King Abdullah II on Tuesday.

Abbas condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Jordan, reaffirming the Palestinian rejection of any assault that undermines Jordan’s sovereignty or threatens its security and stability, according to Wafa news agency.

After the military actions by the Israeli and US forces in Iran on Saturday, Iran launched suicide drones and missiles into the cities of the Arab Gulf. It also targeted US fighter jets deployed in Azraq, while some missiles struck civilian areas.

Abbas highlighted the importance of dialogue and expressed support for Arab efforts to protect Arab nations, and ensure their security against attacks that violate international law, Wafa added.

For the fourth consecutive day, Israeli forces have intensified military measures throughout the occupied West Bank, closing checkpoints and entrances to cities, towns and villages.

The Al-Aqsa Mosque in the walled city of occupied East Jerusalem has remained closed since Saturday morning, as Israeli authorities declared a state of emergency amid the conflict with Iran.