Kuwait: Late Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Sabah laid to rest as condolences pour in

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Funeral prayers have been held in Kuwait for Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, who died at the age of 86 on Saturday.

The burial ceremony is restricted to close family.

Sheikh Nawaf governed for the past three years.

Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has been named as his successor.

The country has entered 40 days of mourning.

Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig joins us live from Kuwait for the latest updates.

Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel

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