Journalist detained in Kuwait acquitted of ‘spreading false information’, says press monitor
Summary
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American journalist, was acquitted of charges after being detained in Kuwait for 52 days. He was arrested for allegedly spreading false information and harming national security, but his legal team confirmed his innocence and said he will be released soon.Key Facts
- Ahmed Shihab-Eldin worked for PBS, HuffPost, New York Times, BBC, and Al Jazeera.
- He was arrested on March 3 during a short visit to Kuwait.
- Authorities charged him with spreading false information, harming national security, and misusing his phone.
- The charges related to a verified video showing a U.S. fighter jet crash near a U.S. airbase in Kuwait.
- Kuwait recently passed new security laws targeting the spread of false news related to military matters.
- Hundreds have been detained in the Gulf for sharing images of attacks during a recent Middle East conflict.
- The Committee to Protect Journalists and Shihab-Eldin’s legal team confirmed his acquittal and upcoming release.
- His family and legal team are now focusing on ensuring his safety and freedom after detention.
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