Kuwait has deported 24,000 foreigners during a three-month period as part of its crackdown on criminal and abusive incidents.
The allegations involving crimes and misconduct have led to the expulsion of around 24,000 expatriates from various nationalities between January 1 and July 31.
This action has been taken by Kuwait’s security sources, working under the guidance of the General Department of Residency Affairs and Public Security Sector, which has violated residency laws.
The first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, Sheikh Talal Khalid Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, has led the initiative to expel those involved.
While some diplomatic missions appreciated the cooperation others faced criticism for delays in processing exit documents or issues with travel papers.
The process of apprehending those who violated the law is ongoing with the cooperation of various diplomatic missions.
The crackdown on law violators has been conducted swiftly nationwide, according to the Ministry of Interior.
The Department of Residency Affairs and Public Security Sector is responsible for investigations into residency cases.
According to security departments related to residency investigations, individuals are deported due to violations of labor laws or overstaying their residency.
Kuwait has taken strict measures against those who have been residing illegally, including Nepali citizens, who have either completed legal processes to reside in Kuwait or returned to their home country.
Legal action is underway against those who have been staying in Kuwait without legal status or crossed the border illegally, despite having been apprehended and deported before.
Recently, Nepal has been working to bring back Nepali citizens who were arrested and imprisoned on charges of substance abuse, addiction, and trafficking in Kuwait.
A significant number of around 70,000 Nepali workers are employed in various professions in Kuwait.
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