Sheikh Mishal also announces the suspension of certain articles of the constitution in a context of persistent impasse.
Kuwait’s emir has dissolved parliament and resumed some of its functions, state media reported, weeks after the Gulf country made the decision. elections.
Emir Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah and the king’s appointed cabinet will assume some powers of the 50-member National Assembly, he said Friday in a speech broadcast on state television.
It also suspended certain unspecified articles of the constitution for “a period not exceeding four years”, without further details.
“The unhealthy atmosphere experienced by Kuwait in previous years has encouraged the spread of corruption to reach most state institutions and, unfortunately, it has affected security and economic institutions,” said the 83-year-old leader, adding that “it even affected the judicial system.”
“We have faced difficulties and obstacles that cannot be tolerated,” he said.
The April elections were the first to be held under Sheikh Michalcame to power last December after the death of his half-brother and predecessor, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah.
Repeated conflicts between the National Assembly and the cabinet triggered the dissolution of Parliament, reducing investments and reforms aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on oil revenues.
Parliament was due to meet for the first time on Monday, but several politicians refused to participate in the government.
The emir said the failure to form a government was the result of “the dictates and conditions of some” lawmakers.
“Kuwait has been going through difficult times in recent times… which leaves no room for hesitation or delay in making the difficult decision to save the country and secure its highest interests,” he said. said Sheikh Mishal.
