Kuwait - Vote campaign marred by attacks and prosecutions against media

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders wishes to express its concern over moves taken against a number of media organizations during the campaign for the parliamentary elections held on 2 February. While the country heads the list of Arab states in the 2011 world press freedom index , the heightened political tension surrounding the elections had an impact on the media and Reporters Without Borders recorded several infringements of press freedom. Some analysts believe the victory of tribal-based and (...)

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