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Kuwait’s late leader, Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, started his time as ruler by granting amnesty and concluded his reign by pardoning people who were convicted. Upon assuming the reins of power on September 29, 2020, Emir Nawaf initiated efforts to foster an atmosphere of reconciliation and amnesty. These endeavors led to the resolution of crises that had plagued the country during a period of political turmoil.
Kuwait's highest court on Sunday sentenced former defense and interior minister Sheikh Khalid al-Jarrah al-Sabah to seven years in prison for mishandling military funds. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Sabah, who faced similar charges, was ordered by the court to return the funds he mismanaged. Both men had denied the charges. Sheikh Jaber had in 2019 resigned as prime minister, a post he had held since 2011, after lawmakers sought a no-confidence vote against Sheikh Khalid, who was interior minister at the time.
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