Kuwait sets up new anti 'terror' committee

(MENAFN- Arab News) KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait hit by the worst suicide attack in its history last month decided on Monday to set up a permanent committee to fight 'terrorism' and extremism.
At its weekly meeting the Cabinet 'decided to form a permanent committee to coordinate between various bodies to ensure security and fight against all forms of terrorism... and extremism' a statement said.
The Interior Ministry has arrested more than 40 people in connection with the attack and referred them to the public prosecution for legal action.
The Cabinet statement said the new committee will also work to drain sources of 'terror' funding and intensify awareness programs.
It said the move came after the recent surge in 'terrorism.'
A Daesh suicide bomber blew himself up in a Shiite mosque in Kuwait City on June 26 killing 26.