Stranded Egyptians Riot In Kuwait

Expatriates who seek to return to Egypt from Kuwait riot. AFP

Middle East Eye: Kuwait security forces break up Egyptian worker 'riot' over repatriation

Workers, who are seeking to return home, were being held in shelters for those in violation of Gulf state's residency laws

Kuwaiti security forces broke up a riot by Egyptian workers seeking repatriation, the interior ministry said on Monday. The workers are being held in shelters dedicated for those in violation of the Gulf state's residency laws.

Security forces intervened after "riots and chaos" broke out and seized several people who would face legal measures, the statement carried on state media said.

Representatives of the Egyptian embassy in Kuwait went to the shelter and reassured workers that repatriation flights would begin this week, the statement said.

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More News On Stranded Egyptians Rioting In Kuwait

Kuwait breaks up riot among Egyptian workers seeking repatriation -- The National/Reuters
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Kuwait Breaks Up Egyptian Worker Riot Over Repatriation -- New York Times
Kuwait breaks up riot by Egyptian workers seeking repatriation; some arrested -- Ahram Online

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