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RULER OF OIL-RICH KUWAIT DIES AT AGE 79, STATE TV SAYS

The emir of Kuwait has died after leading the oil-rich Gulf state for nearly three decades, state television reported on Sunday.
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The late Emir leaves behind a great oil rich nation. The question will be who will lead now. He created a government very close to a true democracy in which people were able to thrive. He is one of the few Islamic rulers that have adamantely defended womens rights. He was truly a crusader for equal rights in Muslim society.

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Kuwait emir warns critics as protest-hit parliament opens:

Kuwait's ruler opened a new parliament on Sunday in the face of months of street protests and political unrest, saying he welcomed constructive criticism but would not accept lawless behaviour and chaos on the streets. Ref. Source 2

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Kuwait opposition leader sentenced to 5 years for insulting the emir:

The sentence against former parliament member Mussallam al-Barrack could rekindle street protests that flared during disputes over parliamentary elections in December. Ref. Source 2

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The Arab Spring Just Got Serious Again - Kuwait Is Burning:

Once again someone (Former opposition leader Musallam al-Barrak) exposed the corruption among the elites (Revealed documents that allegedly prove billions of illicit financial transfers were made to senior officials, including judges) and the leaders (Kuwait officials) decided he should be arrested and charged with slander. Ref. Source 4