Abu Dhabi, April 8, 2026 (AFP) - Abu Dhabi police arrest more than 350 over footage, disinformation

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2026-04-08

Police in the emirate of Abu Dhabi arrested nearly 400 people for filming or "spreading misinformation" during the Middle East war, which saw Tehran launch a campaign of strikes on the Gulf. This was the latest batch of arrests announced by the emirate as Gulf countries crack down on footage and posts related to Iran's attacks during the conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. "Abu Dhabi Police announced the arrest of 375 individual......

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