15 APR 2026
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US journalist detained over friendly-fire footage

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 21:24 UTC · 1 source

Kuwaiti-American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been detained in the United States and is facing vague charges of harming national security and spreading false information. The detention follows his publication of verified footage related to a friendly-fire incident that led to the downing of three American jets. This case raises concerns about press freedom and the handling of sensitive military information under the Trump administration. Authorities have not provided detailed specifics on the charges or the legal basis for his detention.

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TGMonitorXview19h ago
Cycle: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 21:24 UTC · First reported: 19h ago
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