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Roya News
16-02-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Kuwaiti TV host jailed for supporting "Israel" normalization
Kuwaiti TV host Fajr Al-Saeed has been sentenced to three years in prison on charges of spreading false news and misusing the internet, following a ruling by Kuwait's Criminal Court, local media reported Thursday. Al-Saeed's sentencing comes after her controversial statements supporting normalization with "Israel", a stance she first expressed in 2019 and reiterated in a 2021 interview with "Israeli" broadcaster Kan. She was initially detained on January 9, with authorities accusing her of promoting normalization. However, while acquitted of that specific charge, the court found her guilty of other offenses related to her online activity. Al-Saeed has frequently clashed with the country's official stance on sensitive issues. The Kuwaiti government has consistently opposed normalization with "Israel", maintaining that diplomatic relations must be contingent on a just resolution to the Palestinian issue. On February 9, the Kuwaiti foreign ministry reaffirmed its position, rejecting the displacement of Palestinians and supporting their right to an independent state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Al-Saeed's legal troubles extended beyond Kuwait. Just days before her sentencing, the Iraqi embassy in Kuwait withdrew a separate lawsuit against her following an official apology she issued to Iraq and its leadership. The case stemmed from a January 4 episode of her program (Here is Kuwait), in which she criticized the Iraqi parliament's vote to end the US military presence in Iraq and commented on the role of armed groups in the country. On February 10, Al-Saeed publicly apologized to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani, the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), and the Iraqi people. She also announced her decision to quit political work, vowing to step away from public commentary and criticism.
Iraqi News
13-02-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Lawsuit against Fajr Al-Saeed withdrawn: Iraqi Embassy in Kuwait
The Iraqi Embassy in Kuwait announced today, Thursday, the withdrawal of the lawsuit against Kuwaiti media figure Fajr Al-Saeed. The Iraqi embassy said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "in implementation of the directives of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the sisterly State of Kuwait confirms the withdrawal of the lawsuit it filed against Kuwaiti media figure Fajr Othman Al-Saeed following the official apology issued by her." It added that "the clear position of the Republic of Iraq seeks to maintain the highest level of transparent and strong relations with the sisterly State of Kuwait, its Emir, government and people, and to strengthen them with all media figures and cultural institutions, in a way that confirms the language of mutual respect, neighborhood and common history, which is what we always strive for with all brothers and friends."
Arab Times
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait Court Adjourns Case Against Fajr Al-Saeed Over Israel Normalization, Denies Release Request
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 7: The Criminal Court has adjourned the case against media personality Fajr Al-Saeed and scheduled the judgment for this coming Thursday, February 13. The court also rejected her request for release. During the session, Al-Saeed denied the charges, which included calling for normalization with Israel and spreading false information about Kuwait's intention to normalize relations with the country. She stated that her remarks only indicated that she would visit Israel if Kuwait were to normalize relations with it. The Ministry of Interior had filed a complaint against Al-Saeed, accusing her of damaging the country's interests, violating the Unified Law for Boycotting Israel No. 21 of 1964, and broadcasting false news about Kuwait's potential normalization of relations with Israel.
