Prominent Kuwaiti activist Al-Rasheed often uses his Twitter account to write opinion commentary on the country’s public matters. He was physically restrained from speaking publicly and threatened with violence. In 2022, Al-Rasheed was summoned to appear before a public prosecutor. No details were provided. On the evening of August 26, 2024, he was arrested by security forces over his tweets. He was released the following day without trial.
Anwar Al-Rasheed
Is case active: Yes
Country:Kuwait
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Continued Harassment