00:02A British tourist has been charged under cybercrime laws in the United Arab Emirates after filming
00:07a missile strike.
00:08The 60-year-old is among 21 people accused over online videos or posts linked to recent
00:14Iranian attacks.
00:15The man says he deleted the footage immediately when asked and had no intention of breaking
00:20the law.
00:21A legal advocacy group supporting him says his family are extremely worried.
00:25Under UAE cybercrime legislation, people can be prosecuted not only for posting content
00:31but also for sharing or commenting on it.
00:33Possible penalties include prison, heavy fines and deportation.
00:38Campaigners say travelers should be cautious about posting footage of sensitive events abroad.
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