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Abu Dhabi Police Arrest 109 for Spreading War Misinformation in Gulf Crackdown

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Key Points
  • Abu Dhabi police arrested 109 people for filming and spreading misinformation about the Middle East war.
  • The crackdown is part of a coordinated Gulf region effort targeting misinformation related to Iran's attacks.
  • Qatar reportedly arrested over 300 people for similar offenses, with Bahrain and Kuwait taking similar actions.

Police in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, have arrested 109 people of various nationalities for filming events and spreading "false or misleading information" about the Middle East war, according to reports from Swedish media. The Abu Dhabi Police Authority stated on X that the individuals were detained for filming locations and events and disseminating false information through social media during ongoing events. S.

and Israeli military operations. Similar actions have reportedly been taken in Qatar, where over 300 people have been arrested for similar offenses, and in Bahrain and Kuwait. Authorities warn that such content can influence public opinion and create anxiety in society.

The individuals were detained for filming locations and events and disseminating false information through social media during ongoing events.

Abu Dhabi Police Authority, Police authority

Such content can influence public opinion and create anxiety in society.

Authorities, Regional authorities

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