Journalist detained in Kuwait acquitted of ‘spreading false information’, says press monitor | Kuwait

The news of Ahmed Shihab-Eldin’s acquittal and imminent release from detention in Kuwait is a profound relief, marking the end of a 52-day ordeal that cast a shadow over press freedom and the well-being of a talented journalist. For anyone who follows the news, or simply believes in the fundamental right to speak truth to power, this story resonates deeply. Ahmed, a Kuwaiti-American journalist with an impressive career spanning prestigious outlets like PBS, HuffPost, The New York Times, the BBC, and Al Jazeera, was thrust into an international spotlight not for his groundbreaking reporting, but for being detained in the very country he holds roots. His arrest on March 3rd, during what was meant to be a brief visit to Kuwait, sent