Kuwait's royal court appealed for calm Wednesday as the country was abuzz with rumours about a videotape allegedly showing former senior officials plotting to overthrow the oil-rich Gulf state's government. The appeal comes two days after Sheikh Ahmad Fahad al-Sabah, a senior member of the family and former minister, was questioned by the public prosecutor for five hours about the tape, which he said he had handed over to Kuwait's leaders. The Amiri Diwan (royal court) ack**wledged that there were reports of a tape and said the matter "is currently being handled by the public prosecution." In its brief statement it said it "appeals to all people to avoid debating the issue and leave it to the public prosecution take the necessary measures." It did **t provide any details. After his questioning, Sheikh Ahmad said he told the prosecutor he had a videotape dealing with financial and political matters as well as the ruling family and regional issues.
04-17-2014, 10:23 AM
Kuwait royal court urges calm over 'plot' video
Kuwait's royal court appealed for calm Wednesday as the country was abuzz with rumours about a videotape allegedly showing former senior officials plotting to overthrow the oil-rich Gulf state's government. The appeal comes two days after Sheikh Ahmad Fahad al-Sabah, a senior member of the family and former minister, was questioned by the public prosecutor for five hours about the tape, which he said he had handed over to Kuwait's leaders. The Amiri Diwan (royal court) ack**wledged that there were reports of a tape and said the matter "is currently being handled by the public prosecution." In its brief statement it said it "appeals to all people to avoid debating the issue and leave it to the public prosecution take the necessary measures." It did **t provide any details. After his questioning, Sheikh Ahmad said he told the prosecutor he had a videotape dealing with financial and political matters as well as the ruling family and regional issues.
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