Three Former Opposition Lawmakers Arrested for Making Fun of Emir of Kuwait

The emir is an asshole. Not a joke, just an observation.

Reason Staff | 2.5.2013 8:28 AM

Kuwait says three former opposition lawmakers have been charged with insulting the country's ruler in the latest crackdown on perceived political dissent in the Gulf nation.

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Three Former Opposition Lawmakers Arrested for Making Fun of Emir of Kuwait

The emir is an asshole. Not a joke, just an observation.

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