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Emir obedience call after protests

KUWAIT: The ruling Al Sabah family issued a rare statement calling for obedience to the emir after a series of opposition gatherings.

The Gulf oil producer has seen regular demonstrations since last year, stemming from a struggle between the government, dominated by the ruling family, and Islamist lawmakers.

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