Kuwait opposition keeps parliament majority after vote

Former parliament speaker Marzouq al-Ghanim (C) greets supporters after his victory as a member of parliament in the legislative elections in Kuwait City early on April 5, 2024. (AFP)
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  • Opposition candidates won 29 seats in the 50-member assembly
  • The make-up of the new parliament is very similar to the outgoing one

KUWAIT CITY: Opposition lawmakers maintained a majority in Kuwait鈥檚 parliament, results showed Friday.

Opposition candidates won 29 seats in the 50-member assembly, according to results carried by KUNA news agency, matching the outcome of last year鈥檚 election.

The make-up of the new parliament is very similar to the outgoing one, with all but 11 lawmakers retaining their seats.

Turnout was around 62 percent after polling stations closed at midnight, the information ministry said.

Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, formerly the world鈥檚 oldest crown prince, came to power aged 83 in December after the death of his half-brother and predecessor, Sheikh Nawaf.

Thursday鈥檚 election 鈥� the third since 2022 and the fourth in five years 鈥� was different in that the new parliament will be tasked with approving Sheikh Mishal鈥檚 choice of crown prince, Kuwait鈥檚 future emir.