More than 100,000 Bidun who have lived in Kuwait for generations are denied citizenship and basic civil and political rights. Authorities have violently dispersed Bidun demonstrations and prosecuted protesters, saying only “Kuwaiti citizens” have the right to protest. Although citizenship claims have yet to be addressed adequately, authorities did promise the Bidun some benefits guaranteed to its citizens, such as free education and health care. As a general matter, authorities have increased internet surveillance. The Ministry of Interior said it will suspend all anonymous Twitter accounts, hoping to force users to disclose their real names. Authorities have detained and prosecuted people for using nonviolent political speech on social media.
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Masked anti-riot police walk on a street during clashes with demonstrators protesting against the election results in Kuwait on December 4, 2012.© 2012 Reuters
Reports
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Discrimination and Police Violence Against Transgender Women in Kuwait
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Kuwaiti Bidun and the Burden of Statelessness
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Abuse of Migrant Domestic Workers through Kuwait’s Sponsorship System
Kuwait
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Dec 27, 2012
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Nov 27, 2012
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Nov 10, 2012
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Sep 27, 2012
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Jun 6, 2012
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May 14, 2012
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