Taiwanese Man Taken Away at Abu Dhabi Airport Has Been Released From Custody

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After being taken away by armed men during a transit stop in Abu Dhabi, a Taiwanese man has been released by Dubai police nearly three days later. Taiwan’s foreign ministry says the man will be able to leave the United Arab Emirates next week. The exact reasons for his arrest are still unclear.

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00:00A Taiwanese man has been released after being taken away at the Abu Dhabi airport on Monday.

00:06Mr. Chen was on a Middle East tour and was transiting in Abu Dhabi when he was suddenly apprehended by armed men.

00:13He was later found to be in custody at a Dubai police station.

00:17Chen's wife confirmed he was safe and said his phone had been confiscated.

00:22Taiwan's foreign ministry says Chen has been released and will be able to leave the United Arab Emirates next week.

00:29The exact reasons for his arrest are still under investigation.

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