📰 Media & Journalism Apr 22, 2026

CPJ shares statement from international legal counsel acting in case of US-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin

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On April 22, the international legal counsel acting for the sisters of U.S.-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin issued an urgent statement, saying they were “extremely concerned for Ahmed’s safety and wellbeing” in Kuwaiti detention, and demanding his release. 



The international legal team has filed urgent appeals with United Nations experts, and they are engaging with U.S., European, and other authorities.



“It has now been 51 days since our client, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, an Amer

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