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Thursday 7 April 2011

‘Kuwait not safe from political change’

Kuwait is currently witness to political scenario that requires its citizens to unite and cooperate in all aspects. For this reason, participants at a forum organized by the Women Development Institute on “Ideological Gravitation and Political Stability in Kuwait” unanimously agreed on the need for unity in the country, reports Al-Qabas daily.


In an address, Chairperson of Women Development Institute Kawthar Al-Jou’an said the forum was all about national precautionary initiatives. She considered the situation in the country as dicey in view of unprecedented transformation in the entire Arab region. She hoped the forum would contribute positively to appreciate the real principle of patriotism, noting the politicians love the country and crave for national unity regardless of differences they hold in ideology.

The Chairperson of Kuwait Umbrella Action Anwar Al-Rushaid affirmed that the country has experienced anxiety in several historical stages, and it’s impossible to summarize the present and future of Kuwait in 10 minutes. He indicated obstacles are not new to the country, considering the chain of historic transformation. He reaffirmed that external influence greatly affects Kuwait, particularly with incidents taking place across the Arab nations. He cited the issue of Sunni, Shiite, rural and urban affiliations as some of the problems the country is facing.

Dr Abdullah Al-Ghanim urged the new government to change the policies of the previous governments by avoiding conflicts. He implored the government to embark on initiative drive, “which is better than the reactionary policy that leads to chaos”. He believes that some lawmakers prioritize their tribes and sects, above the public interest.

Secretary General of Islamic Constitutional Movement (ICM) Nasser Al-Sane affirmed that no country is far from the recent change sweeping across the Arab nations. He rejected claims that Kuwait is safe from the political change, and identified corruption and injustice as the two major factors behind political revolutions.

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