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Published date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Last updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 12:59 AM
The UAE is closely monitoring the case of its national, Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, who was arrested by French authorities at Paris-Le Bourget airport. The UAE has called on the Government of the French Republic to urgently provide him with all necessary consular services.
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In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that prioritizing the welfare of UAE nationals, safeguarding their interests and providing support in all respects is a key priority for the UAE.
Durov was arrested on Saturday night as part of a preliminary police investigation, according to French media. His arrest has prompted warnings from Moscow to Paris that his rights should be respected, and prompted X owner Elon Musk to denounce what he called an attack on freedom of speech in Europe.
The Russian Foreign Ministry also said the Russian embassy in Paris was clarifying Durov’s situation and called on Western non-governmental organizations to call for his release.
In a brief statement released just after midnight Paris time, Telegram did not provide details about the arrest but said it complied with European Union law and that its moderation was “within industry standards and is constantly improving.”
(Quoted from Reuters)
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