Ranked 148th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2015
Ranked 113th in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
1 February 2014
"Qatar’s poor record on freedom of expression declined further with the announcement of a draft cyber crime law"
Human Rights Watch
22 January 2014
Ranked 153rd in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2013
Poet sentenced to life imprisonment for insulting Emir
Freedom House
16 January 2013
Ranked 114 in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
26 January 2012
"Advisory Council approves new media law allowing criminal penalties against journalists who write critically on 'friendly countries' or matters pertaining to national security"
Human Rights Watch
23 January 2012