OIC Condemns Attack on Somali President's Convoy

OIC Condemns Attack on Somali President's Convoy
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OIC Condemns Attack on Somali President's Convoy

OIC Condemns Attack on Somali President's Convoy

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Tuesday an attack on the convoy of President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, which resulted in many civilian casualties.
OIC Secretary-General Hissein Taha denounced this appalling act and extended condolences to the government and people of Somalia and the families of the victims, and wished the injured a swift recovery, SPA reported.
Taha reaffirmed the OIC's solidarity with Somalia and its people in confronting threats to their security and stability.

He also reiterated the organization's condemnation of all forms of terrorism and its support for the Somali government's counter-terrorism efforts.



Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of 1,292 Persons

An aerial view shows Kuwait City after the country entered virtual lockdown, following the outbreak of coronavirus, in Kuwait City, Kuwait March 16, 2020. (Reuters)
An aerial view shows Kuwait City after the country entered virtual lockdown, following the outbreak of coronavirus, in Kuwait City, Kuwait March 16, 2020. (Reuters)
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Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of 1,292 Persons

An aerial view shows Kuwait City after the country entered virtual lockdown, following the outbreak of coronavirus, in Kuwait City, Kuwait March 16, 2020. (Reuters)
An aerial view shows Kuwait City after the country entered virtual lockdown, following the outbreak of coronavirus, in Kuwait City, Kuwait March 16, 2020. (Reuters)

Kuwaiti authorities revoked on Thursday the citizenship of 1,292 persons, a decision to be presented to the cabinet for deliberations.

Chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the Higher Committee on Verification of Kuwaiti Citizenship decided to revoke the citizenship of 1,292 persons, KUNA said.

The decision, based on articles 10 and 11 of the citizenship act 15 (1959), will be tabled to the cabinet, according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior.