Kuwait’s Ruler Suspends Parliament to End Political Deadlock
- The latest political development to grip the OPEC member state
- Emir accuses Kuwait’s lawmakers of infringing on his rights
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Kuwait’s ruler suspended parliament for as long as four years in what he termed an attempt to prevent the Gulf state from “collapse” after years of political gridlock.
The move has plunged Kuwait’s political scene into greater uncertainty. It’s the third time the Gulf state has tried to fix its political system, and the latest attempt to amend the constitution is a deeper sign of political dysfunction.