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Students advised to avoid participating in protests that could ‘jeopardize their legal status in the US’

WASHINGTON/KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Cultural Office in Washington, DC is reminding Kuwaiti students studying in the United States to comply with US laws and regulations, noting that failure to do so could lead to significant consequences such as visa revocation, deportation, or the loss of scholarships. In a statement, the office stressed that adhering to US rules is essential for maintaining legal status and ensuring an uninterrupted academic experience.

Most notably, the statement, signed by S Yousef Al-Refaei, Cultural Counselor, advised students to avoid participating in protests or events that could jeopardize their legal status in the US. The Cultural Office emphasized that, in line with the Scholarship Regulations, Articles 3 and 24, students must respect the laws of the host country and follow local regulations and legal requirements. Non-compliance may result in visa revocation, deportation, or the forfeiture of scholarship benefits.

In addition, students should ensure that they take the necessary steps to remain in good legal standing. This includes keeping immigration documents, such as the I-20 form, updated. Students should follow university attendance policies and report any changes in their residential address to the appropriate authorities.

The office also called on students to obtain a US driver’s license once they have settled in, as Kuwaiti licenses are not valid in the US. Students should familiarize themselves with local traffic laws to avoid fines and penalties, including paying for any traffic violations on time and ensuring their vehicles are registered and insured.

On housing matters, students must comply with lease agreements, ensuring timely payment of rent and utility bills, and maintaining their living spaces in good condition to avoid damage-related penalties. Financial responsibility is also essential, and students should manage their banking affairs carefully, avoiding issues such as overdrafts or late fees.

This reminder comes amid increasing scrutiny of students with ties to American universities, particularly those who have shown support for Palestine. In recent weeks, several individuals have been detained in a crackdown on immigrants led by the Trump administration, which has been accused of targeting activists and protesters.

The US government, including President Donald Trump, has alleged that some protesters have ties to Hamas. Many of these protesters, however, have clarified that their activism is not in support of Hamas but in opposition to the Zionist entity’s atrocities in Gaza.

The Trump administration has invoked a rarely used statute allowing the Secretary of State to revoke visas for individuals deemed a threat to US foreign policy. As a result, several students and activists have found themselves detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

For example, 30-year-old Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk, a doctoral candidate at Tufts University, was detained after federal officials accused her of supporting Hamas. Ozturk, who co-authored an op-ed calling for her university to sever ties with Israel, has denied the allegations, stating that her activism was limited to peaceful protests. Similarly, Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and graduate student at Columbia University, faces deportation after being accused of “antisemitic support for Hamas” for his role in campus protests.

Other students, including Yunseo Chung of Columbia and Badar Khan Suri of Georgetown, have also found themselves targeted by US immigration enforcement due to their political activism, with authorities using their participation in protests as grounds for deportation. — Agencies

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Kuwait Commerce Min.: Protecting industrial system is Nat’l responsibility

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 KUWAIT: Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Chairman of the Public Authority for Industry (PAI) Khalifa Al-Ajeel said on Monday that protecting the commercial and industrial system is a “national responsibility that requires concerted efforts.”

Minister Al-Ajeel emphasized in a statement to KUNA following an extensive inspection campaign in the south Amghara scrap yard, to “firmly deal with all violations and encroachments in accordance with legal frameworks where no one is above the law.”

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Al-Ajeel confirmed the continuation of inspection campaigns as well until the desired goals are reached, foremost being is restoring order and discipline to the area and removing all violations and encroachments.

He affirmed the ministry and the PAI’s commitment to cooperating with relevant authorities to continue these campaigns to ensure a safe and organized industrial and commercial environment.

The campaign resulted in the seizure of several violations and closure of several non-compliant units in preparation for taking necessary legal action against their exploiters.

Participating in the campaign was General Fire Force (KFF) Chief Major General Talal Al-Roumi, along with several executive leaders from the PAI. — KUNA

 

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Human Rights Committee session begins with focus on Gaza, regional challenges

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CAIRO: The 56th regular session of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights commenced on Monday with the participation of Kuwait and representatives from Arab states concerned with human rights affairs. In his opening address, Ahmed Maghari, supervisor of the Human Rights Department at the League of Arab States, underscored the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling it a stark indicator of the region’s human rights reality. “We cannot speak of the state of human rights without acknowledging the catastrophic conditions faced by our brothers in Gaza, where securing the most basic necessities has become a matter of survival,” he said. Maghari described the ongoing Zionist aggression in Gaza as a profound moral and humanitarian challenge, noting that the Palestinian people continue to endure daily suffering under constant bombardment, displacement and destruction. He lamented the international community’s continued inaction in the face of clear violations of international law and human rights norms. “The occupying power persists in defying international legitimacy and the decisions of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the International Court of Justice,” he said.

Held at a time of mounting regional tensions, the session comes amid escalating challenges that directly affect fundamental human rights. Maghari highlighted the Committee’s historic role since its establishment in 1968 in developing the Arab human rights framework both legally and practically, while also fostering cooperation with regional and international partners. He expressed hope that the session would yield effective recommendations to help confront the pressing challenges in the region. He pointed to the rise of conflicts and violence globally, along with the resulting serious human rights violations, as major concerns.

Emerging issues such as the intersection of human rights with climate change, artificial intelligence, and the spread of alien ideologies that undermine human dignity were also noted. “In light of these challenges, we must reinforce our solidarity and collective action to enhance peace, stability, and the security of our societies,” Maghari added. The two-day session, chaired by Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi, Chairman of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights, will review the General Secretariat’s report on the implementation of previous recommendations up to the 55th session.

Discussions will also focus on Zionist violations in occupied Arab territories, the plight of Arab prisoners and detainees in Zionist prisons, and the issue of the bodies of Palestinian and Arab martyrs held in so-called “numbered cemeteries.” Other agenda items include the Arab Charter on Human Rights and preparations for Arab Human Rights Day, which will be observed on March 16, 2026. Kuwait is represented at the meeting by a delegation led by Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah.— KUNA

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Crown Prince receives Egyptian Deputy PM

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KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Tuesday at Bayan Palace the Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry, Lieutenant General Kamel Abdulhadi Al-Wazir, and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of their official visit to the country. The meeting was attended by Kuwait’s Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan and Egypt’s Ambassador to Kuwait Osama Shaltout.– KUNA photos

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