Counselor Al-Dhubaibi: Grievances Committee received 5,148 appeals as of today
In remarks to KUNA, the counselor affirmed that based on the committee's keenness to facilitate the procedures for those who want to appeal, the committee decided to receive grievances (24/7).
He also noted that appealing is currently available to anyone whose Kuwaiti citizenship has been withdrawn or revoked, in accordance with what was recently announced.
The government established on March 11, 2025 the Grievances Committee for the Kuwaiti citizenship, which was tasked to look into motions that contested the decisions of withdrawing the citizenships. (end) jy.aa
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