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In an attempt to democratise the Gulf state, the opposition says it is being muzzled by an unresponsive government.
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Last Modified: 25 Apr 2013 12:23 GMT
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Ayyad al-Harbi sentenced to two years in prison for his tweet, the second such sentence handed down in two days.
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Demonstrators call for parliament to be dissolved after poll boycotted by the opposition.
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Thousands take to streets in protest of law that allows them to pick only one candidate rather than four in Dec 1 poll.
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Two members of ruling Al-Sabah family were arrested after writing tweets sympathetic to opposition groups.
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Police try to disperse thousands of protesters outside the capital calling for the repeal of new electoral law.
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Thousands protest outside prison where an opposition leader is held over remarks deemed critical of the emir.
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Police use teargas and batons to disperse thousands protesting against changes to the electoral law.
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March over changes to voting laws staged after opposition vows to boycott upcoming parliamentary election.
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Following cabinet request, Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah issues decree to annul 2009 court-reinstated parliament.
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