Arrests in Dubai for sharing content of the war are going to increase and could lead to travel bans, a human rights campaigner said.
Radha Stirling, the founder of Detained in Dubai, said it could also create job losses and Interpol Red Notices to arrest a person as civil cases turn criminal.
She wrote in the Daily Mail: “Some were inside buildings that were struck and, despite being survivors, were treated as criminals.
“In several cases we have handled, authorities attended buildings in the aftermath, requesting access to residents’ phones and reviewing personal content on the spot.
“Those found to have taken photographs, even if never shared publicly, were arrested. They were then driven straight to the police station and the contents of their phone was deleted, erasing any evidence of drone strikes.
“We have seen ordinary residents caught up in this, including parents, workers, and those simply trying to reassure loved ones.”