A US-Kuwaiti journalist has been detained in Kuwait over social media posts, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin is understood to be facing charges that include spreading false information.

The detention was reported by the press freedom watchdog organization, which monitors cases involving journalists worldwide. The specific nature of the social media posts that led to the charges has not been detailed in the reports.

Shihab-Eldin holds dual US-Kuwaiti citizenship. The Committee to Protect Journalists tracks cases where media professionals face legal action or detention in connection with their reporting or public communications.

Kuwait has faced criticism from international press freedom organizations over restrictions on media and freedom of expression. The country's laws include provisions that can be used to prosecute individuals for content deemed to spread false information or undermine state security.

The case highlights ongoing tensions between traditional media restrictions and social media expression in the Gulf region. Further details about the specific charges and legal proceedings were not immediately available.