FOREWARNED Kuwait warns citizens against carrying extremist materials to US

Posted on 09/06/2016

Kuwait has warned citizens travelling to the US to check their phones and laptops to ensure they do not contain any material that could be linked to extremist groups.

The official Kuwait News Agency reported Saturday that the Kuwaiti Embassy to Washington also urged citizens to “co-operate fully” with American airport officials seeking access to their devices.It warns that immigration officials could interrogate Kuwaitis and cancel entry visas if extremist photos, videos or other materials are found.The warning comes after Kuwaiti media reported that three Kuwaitis were refused entry to the US earlier this year.Kuwait is a US ally that hosts American troops taking part in operations against the Islamic State militant group.