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Middle EastKuwait political standoff escalates in game of musical chairs
Ahmed Hagagy
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A view shows the first parliament session held after elections, in Kuwait City, Kuwait December 15, 2020. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee
Kuwaiti opposition lawmakers intent on questioning the prime minister were on Tuesday obstructing parliamentary business by occupying ministers seats, escalating a standoff between the appointed government and the elected assembly.
The government refused to attend Tuesday s session after MPs sat in seats reserved for ministers, the speaker said, the second such incident preventing sessions from going ahead.
Out of 50 elected members, 26 on Monday tweeted: There will only be a session if the prime minister takes the podium (to be questioned).
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