Kuwait’s Criminal Court has sentenced a citizen to death for the abduction and sexual assault of a nine-year-old child.
The ruling brings to a close a horrific case that shocked Kuwaiti society.
The man abducted the young boy and assaulted him in Maidan Hawally on the first day of Eid Al Fitr.
The defendant abducted the child as he was on his way to perform the Eid prayer, violently assaulted him at his apartment, and then abandoned him naked in the street.
The incident sparked public outrage due to the vulnerability of the victim and the timing during an important religious occasion.
The court sentenced the man to death in accordance with Article 180 of Kuwait's Penal Code, which mandates the death penalty for anyone who commits kidnapping through force, threat, or deception, especially when a child is targeted.
Arab Times Kuwait reported that the public's response has largely been supportive of the court's decision, with many calling for further social and legal reforms to prevent crimes targeting children.
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