Kuwait: Sentences Against Defendants in the Case of Sectarian Sedition and Threat to State Security

Kuwait's State Security Criminal Court Issues Rulings in Sectarian Sedition Case

The State Security Criminal Court in Kuwait ruled yesterday, Thursday, April 23, 2026, to imprison 17 defendants for 3 years after convicting them of charges related to inciting sectarian sedition and threatening the security of the country.

Acquittal of 9 Defendants and Non-Punishment of 109 in the Same Case

In the same context, the court issued decisions acquitting 9 defendants of the charges against them, while refraining from imposing penalties on 109 other defendants in the same case, which included a large number of defendants held in custody.

Additional 10-Year Prison Sentence in Two Separate Cases

Media sources, including the Kuwaiti newspaper “Al-Qabas,” reported that the court issued an additional ruling sentencing one of the defendants to 10 years in prison due to his involvement in two separate cases related to the same charges.

Public Session with Family Attendance and Strict Security Measures

The session was held publicly inside the State Security Criminal Court, with organized attendance from the families of the defendants, while strict security measures were implemented to ensure the session proceeded with complete order.

The Charges Against the Defendants Include Inciting Sedition and Broadcasting False News

All defendants in the case were held on charges related to inciting sectarian sedition, in addition to broadcasting false news, which are charges linked to state security issues and harming public stability.

Media Coverage and Official Confirmations Regarding the Case Proceedings

The case received extensive media coverage within Kuwait, as local media reported on the rulings issued in accordance with the laws related to state security, while judicial procedures continued within the established legal frameworks.