Kuwait holds first parliamentary election under new Emir

Since Kuwait's Sheik Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah assumed power in 2023, the country is now holding its first parliamentary election.

An aerial view taken with a drone shows Kuwait National Assembly building in Kuwait City, Kuwait October 7, 2020.

An aerial view taken with a drone shows Kuwait National Assembly building in Kuwait City, Kuwait October 7, 2020.

(photo credit: Stephanie McGehee/Reuters)

ByREUTERS

APRIL 4, 2024 12:58

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