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Interpol Director referred to International Criminal Court
A criminal referral has been made to the ICC by human rights group, Due Process International. The claim, prepared by Dr Jonathan Levy,...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 2, 20234 min read
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Oil & Rights: Truss on the Gulf
Oil & Rights: Truss policies follow familiar model. Although the UK has been on a political rollercoaster the past few years, is it...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 13, 20223 min read
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Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? The Gulf in Justice Podcast asks Brits detained abroad
Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? GULF IN JUSTICE PODCAST asks Brits detained abroad Gulf prisoners & human rights victims say “Liz...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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Spanish pilot left traumatised after CID abduction from Dubai Expo
A Spanish pilot has spoken about his traumatic experience after being detained in Dubai when visiting the World Expo Santi Blánquez was...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 14, 20222 min read
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UAE General accused of torture now head of Interpol
While the position is largely ceremonial, Al-Raisi’s election has raised serious concerns among legal experts and activists globally. ...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 25, 20212 min read
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The FCO is broken
The first thing most foreign nationals do when they experience problems abroad is to contact their embassies. It is fair to say that...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 6, 20215 min read
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Baroness and MP call for increased travel warnings to UAE and Sanctions
Baroness Janet Whitaker and Andy Slaughter, MP have called on Rt Hon. Dominic Raab, MP to increase FCO travel warnings to the UAE, as...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 1, 20214 min read
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FCO talks to grandfather beaten & forced to drink from toilet in Dubai jail
Press Release: FCO talks to grandfather beaten & forced to drink from toilet in Dubai jail 60 year old Albert Douglas testified to being...
Detained in Dubai
May 10, 20213 min read
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