Traditional media is heavily regulated in the UAE, but these days everyone — not just journalists — has been put on notice.
After the war erupted, authorities announced that people who shared misinformation or even something that “results in inciting panic among people” could be prosecuted. Only officially verified information is safe to post.
This tough, arbitrary edict effectively means the country’s government gets to decide what is and is not true.
Dubai's 'cringe' influencers have a new rule: Don't mention the war
Submitted 3 weeks ago by zero_gravitas@aussie.zone to worldnews@aussie.zone
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paraphrand@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
SPRUNT@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
You mean “The War on Iran: brought to you by The Epstein Files”?
mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
and it continues because 5 republicans - that’s what it would take in the senate - can’t find the courage to stop the madness.
for a pedophile