Kuwait Detains Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Over Iran War Social Media Posts

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was detained in Kuwait on March 3 over social media posts related to the Iran war.

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The Committee to Protect Journalists called for his unconditional release.

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He was charged with spreading false information, harming national security, and misusing his mobile phone.

He had shared publicly available footage of a U.S. Air Force fighter jet crashing near a U.S. air base in Kuwait.

He has not posted on social media since his arrest.

Shihab-Eldin's detention comes amid a broader crackdown on press freedom across the Gulf region.

Kuwait's Ministry of Interior warned against filming or publishing videos related to Iranian attacks.

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New legislation imposes prison sentences up to 10 years for spreading false rumors related to military entities.

The Gulf Centre for Human Rights said dozens have been arbitrarily detained since the war began.

Other prominent detainees include activists Fareah Alsaqqaf and Suad Al-Munayes.

The detention has drawn condemnation from international rights groups and political figures.

Ashish Prashar called it a grave misstep.

The Gulf Centre for Human Rights said Kuwait has been transformed into a police state.

Shihab-Eldin's journalism has earned multiple awards.

He remains a prolific voice with more than two million followers.