Journalist arrested for posting video of US fighter jet crash in Kuwait


 Journalist arrested for posting video of US fighter jet crash in Kuwait

According to the US broadcaster, a Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shehab has been arrested for posting a video of a US fighter jet crashing in Kuwait City six weeks ago.

Journalists' Unions said the journalist faces charges of spreading false news and undermining national security, even over genuine reporting.

The statement of authorities said the charges were vague and broad, used to silence journalists working independently.

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