Ranked 127th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
2 May 2014
Ranked 91st in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
1 February 2014
Law prohibiting criticism of Emir used to silence dissenting voices
Human Rights Watch
22 January 2014
Ranked 128th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2013
Government introduces bill criminalising blasphemy but Emir rejects it
Freedom House
17 January 2013
Ranked 78th in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
25 January 2012
"Authorities continued to restrict free expression, increasing internet surveillance and arresting individuals for criticising the government"
Human Rights Watch
23 January 2012