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| Man sentenced to 10 years in jail for supporting terrorist groups | |
| 2015-05-26 | |
| Abu Dhabi -- The Federal Supreme court in Abu Dhabi has sentenced an Emirati to 10 years in prison for aiding terrorist groups and trying to damage national unity. The court also ordered the seizure of items in his possession and to shut down and block his social media accounts. He is accused of breaching public order by disseminating information about terror groups on the website, and abusing or insulting the stature and prestige of the country. In this case, the public prosecution said that 29-year-old defendant had created and run an account using the name Ibn Al Wahidi on Al Fidaa Islamic Network, knowing it was connected with terror networks. He used this account to spread terrorist ideas which could have spread hatred and damaged national unity and peace. The accused also posted information in favour of terrorist groups, Al Qaeda, Nusra Front and Daesh, with the intent of attracting new members and promote their ideologies. He also provided these terror groups with money to help them achieve their goals. During the trial, his lawyer argued that social isolation was behind his actions. “It is a possibility that the defendant hid behind the account to be an online hero. This shows that he needs psychological help and treatment.”
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| Posted by:Steve White |