MOI ISSUES WARNING ON DISSEMINATION OF FALSE OR MISLEADING NEWS

  • 24/07/2022

Kuwait City: The Ministry of Information emphasised that it will take the necessary legal action against these means in accordance with the applicable laws and that it will not remain silent but will punish any media outlet that publishes false or misleading news that could lead to political instability in the nation. Anwar Murad, a ministry spokeswoman, confirmed in a statement yesterday that the ministry stresses that "there is no hesitation in implementing the law with all firmness and severity against violators in publishing the news" in response to what was published in some media outlets and the false and misleading news reports about the anticipated formation of the government. 


For violations of the electronic media law, the Public Prosecution has received referrals for 62 media outlets. The ministry urged everyone to check the veracity of news reports, abide by the rules and regulations governing media work, and get their information from reputable sources. It also warned that it would monitor any violations and take appropriate legal action to prevent the spread of information that could destabilise the nation.

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