"Kuwait's Ministry of Interior warned on March 3 against photographing or publishing any clips or information related to missiles or relevant locations, coinciding with Shihab-Eldin's arrest."
"The new decree in Kuwait states that those who publish statements or news that undermine military authorities can face three to 10 years in jail and fines between KD 5,000 and 10,000."
"The decree imposes penalties ranging from seven years to life imprisonment for authorized individuals causing financial loss to military authorities during transactions."
"Shihab-Eldin published footage of a U.S. Air Force F-15 E Strike Eagle crash, showing local residents assisting survivors, which may have contributed to his arrest."
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a dual American-Kuwaiti journalist, was arrested in Kuwait on March 3. He faces charges related to spreading false information and misusing his mobile phone. His arrest follows a crackdown on reporting amid ongoing conflict, with the Kuwaiti government warning against publishing information related to military incidents. A new decree imposes severe penalties for undermining military prestige or trust, including lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines for those spreading false reports.
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