KUWAIT: The Expo 965 team for Kuwaiti heritage, crafts, and creatives held its fifth annual exhibition marking the anniversary of the Iraqi invasion and honoring Kuwait’s martyrs under the patronage and attendance of Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem. The event commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
Mohammad Kamal, the team’s founder and lead researcher, told reporters during the event at the Ministry of Electricity building that the exhibition shines a light on a significant and painful chapter of Kuwait’s history, aiming to educate younger generations who did not live through the tragic period.
“The exhibition includes rare possessions and photographs that show the crimes, atrocities, and destruction inflicted on the Kuwaiti people,” Kamal said. “This includes images of burning oil wells, leaflets distributed to Kuwaiti resistance fighters, and documents revealing the occupiers’ attempts to erase Kuwait’s identity.”
He added that the exhibition also displays photos of Kuwaiti prisoners and martyrs, revealing signs of torture they endured. Additionally, there are paintings of cars and a map illustrating changes made to some Kuwaiti area names during the invasion that began on August 2, 1990. Kamal emphasized the team’s commitment to holding the exhibition annually to ensure the painful memory is not forgotten and to highlight Kuwait’s determination to reclaim its land and sovereignty. — KUNA
