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United Arab EmiratesUAE Paid Swiss Firm to Identify 'Hostile' Dissidents on Facebook
Leaked documents reveal the UAE hired a Swiss intelligence firm to create a database of Facebook users 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 have highlighted government efforts to monitor and control online activity within the country.
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UAE Paid Intelligence Firm to Identify 'Hostile' Dissidents
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The UAE allegedly paid a firm to identify and compile data on individuals considered 'potentially hostile' to the government.
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