Kuwait approves new government amid political crisis

The former oil minister was tasked with forming the government last month, two weeks after the now-dissolved National Assembly was elected.

The outgoing premier, Sheikh Mohammad Sabah al-Salem Al-Sabah, had refused to take up the post again amid tensions between the government and the 50-member National Assembly.

Kuwaiti members of parliament at the National Assembly in Kuwait City in January. Photo: AFP

Kuwait’s Islamist-dominated opposition again dominated the most recent election in early April, maintaining their years-long hold over parliament which has been in a constant tug of war with the government and ruling family.

MPs have previously accused ministers of corruption, while the government has accused the legislature of hampering development plans.

Constant wrangling between lawmakers and executive authorities has resulted in a persistent stalemate in the oil-rich Gulf state, delaying much-needed reforms.

The decision to dissolve parliament is his second such move in a reign that is just months old.

Sheikh Meshal assumed the role of emir in December following the death of his predecessor and half-brother, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah.

Темы и теги

Кувейт Политика