Kuwait’s Info Ministry Refers 38 Media Outlets to Public Prosecution

A general view of Kuwait City (File photo: Reuters)
A general view of Kuwait City (File photo: Reuters)
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Kuwait’s Info Ministry Refers 38 Media Outlets to Public Prosecution

A general view of Kuwait City (File photo: Reuters)
A general view of Kuwait City (File photo: Reuters)

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information referred 38 media outlets to the Public Prosecution for violating the terms and conditions for covering the National Assembly elections.

Legislative elections for the new National Assembly are scheduled for September 29, weeks following the Emiri decree to dissolve the parliament.

Registration of candidates will continue until September 7.

The Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Lafi al-Subaie, said that 38 media outlets were referred to the Public Prosecution for violating the coverage regulation.

Subaie said in a press statement Monday that one production company filmed a series next to the elections administration without obtaining a license, adding that the ministry took the necessary legal measures in coordination with the Ministry of Interior.

The official asserted that the ministry would not allow any transgression of democratic practices.

He explained that the ministry works around the clock to ensure electronic, visual, audio, and print media are committed to the laws and regulations to provide the best coverage.



25th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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25th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The 25th Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived Thursday at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies.
The assistance is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's historic role in supporting the Lebanese people in times of crisis.