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60 cases of sexual assault on children recorded
The Child Protection Office affiliated to the Ministry of Health last year has recorded 60 cases of ‘sexual assault’ on children in Kuwait, out of a total of 616 cases, most of which occurred within the family, reports Al-Rai daily. Dr Mona Al-Khawari revealed many cases of child abuse were recorded in 2017, including 232 cases of physical assault, 182 negligence, 60 sexual assault, 79 what she called ‘emotional assault’ and 3 cases of MBP (a form of child abuse).
Husband and wife in Daesh case
The Court of Appeals on May 22, 2018, will look into the case of a Kuwaiti citizen and his wife who was arrested in the Philippines, in addition to four other Kuwaitis and a Syrian, reports Al-Rai daily. The seven are charged with belonging to the terrorist DAESH or the so called Islamic State organization.
Expat arrested in Fahaheel for selling drugs to students
A Bangladeshi expatriate identified as “Jalal” was arrested for selling “Farawla” drug to students of schools in Fahaheel area, reports Al-Seyassah daily.
Leave the Kuwait without paying fees and come back on new visa
The General Department of Residence Affairs has called on the violators of the residence law to take advantage of the remaining period of the humanitarian initiative launched by the Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Ret Lieutenant General Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah, which ends on April 22, reports Al-Anba daily.
Egyptian child died and he surrendered
An Egyptian child died in a hit-and-run accident that occurred in front of a commercial complex in Jahra area.
Court sentences man to ‘death’
The Criminal Court sentenced a man to death for killing his wife with a hammer in Taima’a. Attorney Jarrah Al-Anzi, lawyer for the victim’s relatives, disclosed there was a dispute between the victim and her husband.
Egyptian couple may be deported for a phone call
An Egyptian and his wife have been referred to the State Security for making a hoax call, reports Al-Anba daily.
40 violators arrested
Officers from Public Security Sector arrested 40 violators of law during security campaigns they launched in all governorates based on instructions from the Assistant Undersecretary for Public Security Affairs at Ministry of Interior Major General Ibrahim Al-Tarrah.
Two Kuwaitis sentenced to death by hanging
The Criminal Court recently sentenced two Kuwaitis to death by hanging for kidnapping and sexually molesting a female compatriot, reports Al- Anba daily. The men were also ordered to pay KD 5,001 each as temporary compensation.
Students and teachers fainted in School
Students fainted and some suffered from shortness of breath due to power failure in Al-Seif and Al- Sofor Private School in Farwaniya. The power cut occurred in the middle of the school day when seven students in the intermediate and primary levels, a school nurse and two teachers fainted due to intense heat and fear.
