Kuwaiti parliament lifts immunity on:

Eight accused lawmakers

KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti parliament lifted on Thursday immunity of eight members accused in press misdemeanors and criminal cases, Kuwaiti News Agency reported.

The Kuwaiti parliament voted for lifting immunity of the eight members upon the request of public prosecution to interrogate them over accusations of press violations and taking part in illegal tribal elections.

However the report did not mention any details about the press violations committed by the eight lawmakers. A Kuwaiti law maker has earlier accused Interior Minister Jaber Al-Khaled of collaboration in vote purchase during parliamentary elections held recently in Kuwait.

The accusation came against the background of the story of a candidate who delivered bribes during candidacy registration.

However, the parliament voted against the impeachment and renewed trust in the minister. KUWAIT CITY, Friday, Xinhua