The Ministry of Interior arrests 4 people for spreading hatred on social media

Ministry of Interior (MoI) officials arrested four individuals and referred them to the Public Prosecution for inciting hatred and spreading discord among members of the community. 

MOI announced this in a statement adding that this is in reference to what has been circulated on a social media platform.  

The Ministry of Interior affirmed that it will not tolerate and will take legal action against anyone who is proven to be involved in inciting sedition, hatred, racism, or undermining the fabric of society, threatening its security and stability.

The Ministry also warned against using social media platforms in ways that violate the law, stressing the importance of not insulting any component of society and its unity, based on the principle that the bonds of Qatari society and its stability are a responsibility for everyone.