Kuwait: Former prime minister detained ahead of military aid embezzlement case
Published date: 15 April 2021 18:46 BST
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Last update: 3 years 7 months ago
In an unprecedented move, Kuwait’s former prime minister has been detained ahead of a trial relating to the embezzlement of $790m in military funds.
Who is Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Sabah, and why is he on trial?
Who is Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Sabah, and why is he on trial?
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