The Latest Breaking News from the Ministry of Interior

Saudi Arabia arrests over 19,000 illegal residents in week-long crackdown

Saudi security forces apprehended over 19,000 illegal residents in a single week through coordinated campaigns. The detentions included violations of residency, border security, and labor laws, with a significant number already deported. Authorities also arrested individuals attempting to enter or leave the Kingdom illegally and those aiding violators.

The Times of India · Feb 22

Kuwait intensifies nationwide security crackdown: Drugs, crime, illegal businesses targeted

Kuwaiti authorities have intensified a nationwide security crackdown, targeting drug trafficking, violent crime and unlicensed businesses. Recent operations thwarted a major Captagon smuggling attempt and led to arrests for illegal liquor sales. This broad enforcement aims to restore public order and disrupt criminal networks, emphasising strict adherence to laws for…

The Times of India · Feb 22

Massive crackdown: Saudi Arabia arrests over 21,000 for residency and labour law violations in one week

Saudi Arabia's crackdown on residency, labour, and border security violations yielded over 21,000 infractions in a week. Authorities arrested thousands attempting illegal entry and exit, including those aiding them. Severe penalties, including hefty fines and imprisonment, await offenders and facilitators. The ministry urges public reporting of violations.

The Times of India · Feb 15

Smuggler paradise on Tunisia-Libya border hurts as closure strangles trade

The people of Ben Guerdane survived off the Ras Jadir border crossing. Its closure hurt them, badly.

Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024

‘Slow murder’: Hundreds of prisoners stage Bahrain’s largest hunger strike

Advocates say that prisoners are protesting against dire conditions – and that the government’s reforms are not enough.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023

Spike in violence shows Libya remains crippled by rival armed groups

Following a year of relative calm in Libya, fighting erupted again this week in the capital Tripoli. The UN-backed government remains powerless in more than a third of the country, whose people have not seen an election in almost a decade.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 19, 2023

Small hotel policy gets THA approval

The Thai Hotels Association (THA) approves of the Ministry of Interior's new regulations that will allow smaller accommodation operated prior to 2016 to be regulated as hotels, as the government would be able to receive more income from tax collection.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

MOI plans to expand carbon credit plans

The Ministry of Interior (MOI) is marking the success of local body efforts to manage household waste and cut carbon emissions.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2023

Overcoming statelessness in Thailand

There are about 500,000 stateless people in Thailand, of whom over 100,000 are children. Recently, various national agencies, supported by UNHCR and Unicef, hosted a national consultation on statelessness. It was a timely opportunity to identify preferred directions.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4, 2023

Princess drives 'women power'

The Ministry of Interior has expanded the sustainable village project initiated by HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, who has shared her vision to eradicate poverty in remote areas.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023