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A British national has been charged in Dubai under UAE cyber-crime rules after allegedly filming missiles, with lawyers calling the charges vague and rights groups warning the government is restricting free expression amid wider regional strikes and damage to Dubai landmarks.

A British man detained in Dubai has been formally charged over allegedly filming Iranian missiles.
His lawyer told the BBC the charge sheet was vague and did not clearly state the wrongdoing.
The family were able to speak to the detained man after his arrest.
Amnesty International and others say the UAE criminalises freedom of expression through broad cyber-crime and other laws.
The case comes as the regional conflict escalated after US and Israeli strikes on Iran killed its supreme leader on 28 February.
Missile attacks have damaged Dubai sites including Fairmont The Palm and Burj Al Arab and have disrupted flights across the Middle East.

British man charged in Dubai over alleged filming of Iranian missiles

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