Police in Kuwait arrest man who complained about the weather in TikTok video

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior said the person behind the 'offensive' video was arrested and referred to authorities, which would 'take the necessary legal action against him'

A sandstorm in Kuwait. Picture: Archive/PA

Police in Kuwait have arrested a resident, an Egyptian man, for posting a video online in which he rants about bad weather and dust storms.

The arrest underscored the country’s restrictions on expression and drew criticism on social media over his detention.