Kuwait withdraws passports from terror suspects | GulfNews.com
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Kuwait’s interior ministry has withdrawn the passports of supporters of terror group Daesh.
The “precautionary measure” seeks to ensure the sympathisers do not engage in evil acts or reckless behaviour that would harm Kuwait, security sources told Kuwaiti daily Al Anba.
“We cannot detain them without legal grounds, but we did summon them and informed them very clearly that we were fully aware of their tendencies and orientations,” the sources said.
The state top security agency also warned the sympathisers they were under constant monitoring and that their movements and contacts were being closely watched, the sources added.
“We are applying a zero tolerance policy towards anyone who is involved in any act of terror and under any form, be it through direct support, plotting, scheming, or harbouring suspects,” the security agency told the sympathisers.
Non-Kuwaitis, including Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) citizens, will be deported to their home countries alongside full reports under the legal article of “Public Interest” along with full report about their orientations and activities, the sources said.
According to the daily, the close cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on security matters has been strengthened recently.