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Kuwaiti playwright dies days after citizenship revoked

Summary by The New Arab
Prominent Kuwaiti playwright and novelist Abdulaziz Mohammed Al-Suraie died on Saturday morning aged 87, just six days after his citizenship was revoked in the latest crackdown by authorities.   For six decades, he has been recognised for his contributions to theatre, literature, and other cultural fields. On 25 January, Kuwait issued a decree revoking Al-Suraie's citizenship, along with that of 65 others, according to Kuwait Today. Other promin…

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Kuwaiti playwright dies days after citizenship revoked

Prominent Kuwaiti playwright and novelist Abdulaziz Mohammed Al-Suraie died on Saturday morning aged 87, just six days after his citizenship was revoked in the latest crackdown by authorities.   For six decades, he has been recognised for his contributions to theatre, literature, and other cultural fields. On 25 January, Kuwait issued a decree revoking Al-Suraie's citizenship, along with that of 65 others, according to Kuwait Today. Other promin…

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The New Arab broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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