UAE, Bahrain arrests 51 over filming targeted sites
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- UAE police arrest 45 people for filming targeted sites and spreading misleading social media content about Iranian strikes.
- Bahrain arrests six individuals for sharing videos glorifying Iranian aggression, spreading false news, and inciting attacks.
Authorities in the UAE and Bahrain have arrested multiple individuals for posting 'misleading content' and videos on social media related to recent Iranian attacks.
In Abu Dhabi, police detained 45 people of various nationalities for filming targeted sites, sharing videos, and spreading inaccurate or misleading information about the strikes. Legal and administrative measures have been taken against the suspects as part of ongoing efforts to prevent social media misuse. Officials emphasized that such behavior 'violates laws' and regulations, and urged the public to rely only on official sources and avoid filming or posting images of incident sites.
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Meanwhile, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of six individuals for sharing videos sympathetic to Iranian attacks, glorifying hostile acts, spreading 'false news', and inciting attacks on locations within the country. The ministry said the posts misled the public, created fear among citizens and residents, and threatened national security. The suspects were referred to the public prosecution, and legal measures are being enforced.
Authorities in both countries stressed the importance of verifying information before posting, highlighting that spreading unverified content can endanger public safety and that maintaining security is a shared responsibility.
