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Kuwaiti Court Fines Doctor 50,000 Dinars for Inciting Sectarian Strife via Tweets

Kuwait cracks down on online hate speech. Doctor fined for tweets that stirred sectarian tensions.

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Kuwaiti Court Fines Doctor 50,000 Dinars for Inciting Sectarian Strife via Tweets

Kuwaiti court fines Dr. Abdul Mutalib Behbehani 50,000 dinars for inciting sectarian strife via tweets. The case, brought forward by Kuwait's Ministry of Interior, involved Behbehani's social media posts that stirred up sectarian tensions, violating public order laws. The court's decision comes amidst growing concerns over online hate speech and its impact on societal harmony. The Ministry of Interior, responsible for maintaining public security, initiated the case, arguing that Behbehani's tweets crossed the line, potentially destabilizing Kuwait's social fabric. Dr. Abdul Mutalib Behbehani has been held accountable for his actions online. The court's ruling serves as a reminder that freedom of expression has its limits, especially when it comes to inciting hatred and discord.

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