Islamic Salafi Alliance
The Islamic Salafi Alliance (Arabic: التجمع الإسلامي السلفي) is a Salafi political grouping in Kuwait headed by Khaled al-ـSultan Bin Essa. Of the fifty elected members of Kuwait National Assembly three seats belong to the Islamic Salafi Alliance since the 2013 elections.
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| Leader | Khaled AlـSultan Bin Essa |
| Headquarters |  Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| Ideology | Islamism |
| Political position | Far-right |
| Religion | Salafism |
| Colors | Blue, Orange |
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In the February 2012 general elections the Islamic Salafi Alliance managed to capture four seats, and another six were taken by people with similar ideas.[1]
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The Alliance is against political parties and protests. It is critical of the House of Sabah.[2]
The Islamic Salafi Alliance has managed to introduce laws leading to segregation between sexes at universities, restrictions on mixed sports, dancing and live music.[1]
References
- Sylvia Westall (27 June 2012). "The quiet influence of Kuwait's Salafis". Reuters. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- Elizabeth Dickinson (29 July 2012). "Elections in Kuwait raise real prospect of reforms". The National. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
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