{
  "id": 13914388,
  "title": "Kuwait investigates alleged child abuse at nursery after video goes viral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kuwait-investigates-alleged-child-abuse-at-nursery-after-video-goes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:32:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-investigates-alleged-child-abuse-at-nursery-after-video-goes-viral-1.500707258"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuwait's Ministry of Social Affairs has initiated an investigation into alleged child abuse at a nursery following the widespread circulation of a video on social media, according to Acting Undersecretary Faisal Al Kandari. The ministry, acting on instructions from Minister of Social, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al Huwailah, swiftly took action to address the allegations. The relevant department has contacted the child's guardian and the nursery official to probe the matter and ascertain if legal action is necessary. Al Kandari emphasized the minister's directives regarding child protection and safety, stating that there will be no tolerance for conduct that endangers children. He added that legal action would be taken against anyone found guilty of violations. The investigation comes as a reminder for nurseries to install surveillance cameras in compliance with regulations to enhance oversight and protect children.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Social Affairs has launched an investigation into alleged child abuse at a nursery after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. Faisal Al Kandari, the ministry's Acting Undersecretary, said the ministry took immediate action on the instructions of Dr Amthal Al Huwailah, Minister of Social, Family and Childhood Affairs. Get updated faster and for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}