Journalist sentenced to year in jail; faces more than a dozen cases
“I know the peril of this article,” wrote journalist Mohammed Abdulqader al-Jassem, in a story critical of the prime minister, “the interest and dignity of my country are more important to me than my own life.”
TV station owner facing possible death penalty over comedy programme that parodied MPs
Scope TV was also overrun by a mob of some 150 people brandishing knives and pistols, according to RSF.
Thirty-five books banned from Kuwaiti Book Fair
The book fair administrators decided to ban the titles, claiming they were”contrary to the fair and state policies.”
Kuwaiti PM starts legal proceedings against Egyptian editor
In May and June 2010, editor Ibrahim Eissa published articles about the legal pursuit of Kuwaiti journalists and the prime minister’s failure to prevent this.
Journalist acquitted; activist released
ANHRI believes that the court was right in its decision to release the journalist and the activist as they were only exercising their legitimate right to free expression.
Political activist fined, sentenced to three months in jail
Khaled Al Fadala was convicted of “insult” and “libel” after the prime minister filed a complaint against him.
Journalist released on bail, CPJ calls on authorities to drop charges
CPJ is also alarmed by reports that the Ministry of Information will prosecute Al-Jazeera’s office in Kuwait for violating a ban on local coverage of Mohammed Abdulqader al-Jassem’s case.
CPJ protests journalist’s ongoing detention
In an open letter to the Emir of Kuwait, CPJ expresses concern about the extrajudicial detention of prominent journalist Mohammed Abdulqader al-Jassem.
Critical journalist ordered detained for 21 days
Opposition journalist Mohammed Abdulqader al-Jassem is charged with “instigating to overthrow the regime”, among other accusations.
Journalist goes on hunger strike to protest harassment by authorities
Prosecutors are reportedly going through every article that Mohammed Abdel Qader al-Jassem has posted on his blog in the last five years.
Media prevented from covering dismantling of Iranian spy ring
“This ban constitutes a serious obstruction of investigative reporting, an essential component of quality journalism in a country that claims to be democratic,” said RSF.
State Security arrests, deports Egyptian opposition supporters
Kuwait’s State Security forces should stop arresting and deporting expatriate supporters of Egyptian opposition candidate Dr. Mohammad al-Baradei, says Human Rights Watch.
Journalist gets six-month jail term in continuing judicial harassment
Mohammed Abdel Qader Al-Jassem is currently the target of five lawsuits by the prime minister and information minister.
Courts fine member of parliament, journalist and two newspapers for articles critical of the prime minister
The heavy penalties have completely ruined the good image that the government has worked hard to establish, says ANHRI.
Political and religious thinkers barred from entering the country
The authorities should cease denying entry to visiting speakers solely on the basis of their opinions, says Human Rights Watch.
Draft amendments to press law threaten press freedom
The proposed changes would provide for prison sentences of one to two years for press offences and fines that could go as high as 100,000 dinars.