Posted on 03/04/2007 3:31:14 AM PST by HAL9000
Urgent...The cabinet submits its resignation to HH the prime minister.
Kuwait govt resigns ahead of vote on health minister
KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kuwait's government resigned on Sunday, parliament members said, in a move aimed at thwarting a planned no-confidence motion against a health minister who is also a member of the ruling family.
"I have been informed that the government has presented its resignation," parliament member De'ij al-Shammari told Reuters.
Kuwaiti cabinet submits its resignation -- minister of state al-Shatti
KUWAIT, March 4 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Cabinet has submitted its resignation to His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Dr. Ismael Al-Shatti on Sunday.
Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), he said the ministers submitted their resignations to His Highness the Prime Minister to take whatever steps needed in the public interest.
The resignation was instigated by "the government's inability to carry out its duties with the current parliament." Asked whether the resignation reflected the parliament's lack of cooperation with the government, he said, "This is a phrase usually used by MPs." (end) nas.ws.
That is, cultural or religious ??
What's the deal with this Health Minister that offends the cabinet so much ??
Reuters has an updated article with more info here.
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