Kuwait - Restriction of fundamental civil liberties (2013)

Article 104 of the Labour Act prohibits unions from interfering in political, religious and sectarian issues. Ministry of Justice Workers Union Chairperson Ahmad Al-Mutairi warned that unions would engage in civil disobedience if the government went ahead with its plan to activate Article 104. Al-Mutairi warned that all public utilities would be disrupted if the government dissolved any union.

The Kuwait Trade Union Federation (KTUF) has called for national dialogue to address the growing crisis in the country between various segments of society. Political opposition has attempted to mobilise around the jailing of three former MPs for three years for insulting the Emir. Labour unions have rejected calls for demonstrations launched by the opposition.

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