Dubai Arrests 21 for Sharing Missile Footage Amid Wartime Security Crackdown, Raising Free Speech Concerns

Dubai authorities have arrested 21 individuals, including a British citizen, for recording and sharing footage of Iranian missiles during recent attacks, citing UAE cybercrime laws.Violators face up to two years in prison and significant fines for content that could disturb public security or influence public opinion.These strict measures underscore wartime priorities to prevent intelligence leaks and safeguard public safety, prompting concerns among expatriates about free speech limitations in the emirate.
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