Politics of Kuwait - 2003 Election

2003 Election

In the 2003 elections the liberals faction lost most of its seats to the more traditionalist-conservative faction. The election results were a surprise, but the defeat may have due to the liberals initial support of the United States War on Terrorism, pushing for female suffrage and the reduction in the ruling family's power .

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