VOL. XLV
No 27
8-July-2002
KUWAIT
Major Political CrisisAverted As Minister Survives No-Confidence Vote
The eruption of a major political crisis in Kuwait was averted on 3 July when theFinance Minister, Yusif al-Ibrahim,narrowly survived a motion of no-confidence. The government had said it wouldresign if Mr Ibrahim lostthe vote. In the event, out of 48 deputies present, 22 voted against him, threeabstained, and 23 voted for him. The minister over recent weeks has come underintense pressure from...
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