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United Arab EmiratesUAE Paid Swiss Firm to Identify 'Hostile' Dissidents on Facebook
Leaked documents reveal the UAE allegedly hired a Swiss intelligence firm to create a database of Facebook users to identify individuals deemed 'potentially hostile' to the government.
Background
The United Arab Emirates has faced international scrutiny regarding its human rights record, particularly concerning freedom of expression and the treatment of dissidents. Various reports from human rights organizations have highlighted concerns about surveillance and restrictions on online activity within the country.
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UAE Paid Firm to Identify 'Hostile' Dissidents
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The UAE reportedly paid a Swiss intelligence firm to identify potentially hostile dissidents by compiling a database of social media users.
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