Emirati activist is detained

Security forces reportedly detain former member of the armed forces.

An Emirati activist has been detained by security forces, according to the news agency Agence France-Presse.

Abdullah al Shehhi, a former member of the armed forces from Ras al Khaimah, was arrested on Friday, the agency reported.

No charges were specified.

Updated: April 18, 2011, 12:00 AM