Kuwait - Authorities take aim at Scope TV

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without borders is shocked at the imposition by a Kuwaiti court of a fine of 500,000 dinars (approximately 1,360,000 euros) on the television station Scope TV for insulting a member of the royal family. “Under the guise of protecting national unity, this exorbitant and disproportionate fine is aimed at muzzling Scope TV and all media organizations that are critical of the monarchy,” the press freedom organization said. It demanded that the penalty be rescinded. The station was (...)

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