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Activists hail Kuwait abolishing ‘honour killing’ Penal Code, raising legal marriage age

Kuwait

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Activists hail Kuwait abolishing honour killing, child marriage

Men in Kuwait who kill their female relatives for adultery or indecent behaviour will now be prosecuted for murder, abolishing previous lighter penalties

Nadda Osman

18 March, 2025

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Four 'missing' Afghan female activists released, says UN

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

13 February, 2022

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Khashoggi fiancee urges world leaders to snub G20 summit

The New Arab Staff

16 November, 2020

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No release for Saudi women activists in 'show trial'

The New Arab & agencies

03 April, 2019

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'Show trials' of women activists resumes in Saudi Arabia

The New Arab & agencies

27 March, 2019

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Riyadh to try women activists on 'national security' grounds

The New Arab & agencies

02 March, 2019