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Qatar: Over 300 Arrests for Publishing 'Misleading Information'

Published March 9, 2026, 12:13
Qatar: Over 300 Arrests for Publishing 'Misleading Information'

Authorities in Qatar have arrested over 300 people for publishing images and “misleading information” during Iranian attacks. The detainees, of various nationalities, are accused of spreading videos and false news. Similar arrests have taken place in other Gulf states, such as Bahrain and Kuwait, where individuals were arrested for spreading false news and ridiculing the situation. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have issued warnings against spreading sensitive content and false information.