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Arrested for cross-dressing in Dubai
A transgender woman was arrested in Dubai last week, accused of cross-dressing. She was thrown into a male prison and deprived of access...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 16, 20213 min read
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Brit jailed in Dubai hospitalised for dislocated shoulder 'after prison beating'
A British national has been admitted to a Dubai hospital for surgery to repair a dislocated shoulder sustained in prison, after being...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 8, 20213 min read
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Brit detained in Dubai undergoes surgery after prison beating
Brit detained in Dubai undergoes surgery from prison beating A British national has been admitted to hospital to repair a dislocated...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 7, 20214 min read
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Australian, 70, fears he will never meet his new grandchildren - trapped in Qatar
What appeared to be a promising professional opportunity turned into a nightmare for a construction boss. Trapped in a single room, he’s...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 4, 20217 min read
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Open Letter: Consular officials slammed in letter to MP over Albert Douglas' detention in Dubai
Albert Douglas's son, Wolfgang, has sent hundreds of letters to Ambassadors, Consular officials and MP's to raise his father's...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 28, 20213 min read
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Detained in Dubai - by CEO Radha Stirling & Warning
Detained in Dubai - Information and warnings Detained in Dubai is an organisation founded in 2008 by Radha Stirling a leading human...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 19, 20215 min read
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Detainee says China has secret jail in Dubai, holds Uyghurs
A young Chinese woman says she was held for eight days at a Chinese-run secret detention facility in Dubai along with at least two...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 16, 202110 min read
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The saga of Dubai’s Princess Latifa. Radha Stirling talks to RT.
By Chris Sweeny Chris Sweeney is an author and columnist who has written for newspapers such as The Times, Daily Express, The Sun and...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 15, 20219 min read
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CONVICTED - LA Times Podcast American Arrested in Abu Dhabi
Nichole Coffel speaks for the first time about the shocking Abu Dhabi system that saw her facing prison for asking for her wages. Focus...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 12, 20211 min read
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Gulf in Justice Podcast with Radha Stirling - interview with Wolfgang Douglas. #FreeAlbert Campaign
Shocking interview with Wolfgang Douglas reveals Albert Douglas has been suffering a dislocated shoulder since being beaten in a UAE...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 10, 20212 min read
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Princess Latifa photo campaign continues in Iceland
Princess Latifa photo campaign continues in Iceland Sioned Taylor, who has been working for the Dubai royals for a number of years, has...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 9, 20212 min read
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Brit arrested in Spain over Qatar Interpol warrant
A British woman on holiday in Spain with her friend was arrested after Qatar issued a red notice against her, alleging a cheap plane...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 4, 20212 min read
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Danielle Jeffries thanks Radha Stirling following return to Miami from Dubai
"My name is Danielle Jeffries. Thankfully, Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai generated media coverage for my case, which was then...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 31, 20211 min read
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John Nicholas Testimonial for Radha Stirling - Interpol Red Notice Removal from Qatar
John Nicholas was wrongfully listed on Qatar's Interpol Red Notice database by Qatar National Bank for a small bank loan which Mr...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 30, 20213 min read
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FBI role in Nostromo attack & Princess Latifa abduction deflected by White House press secretary
FBI involvement in attack on US flagged yacht in international waters, deflected by White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Victims of...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 30, 20213 min read
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Andy Slaughter, MP criticises FCDO & calls for UK government action on the Gulf in Justice Podcast
Andy Slaughter discusses how human rights are being overlooked with UAE trade deals being prioritised by the British government. The MP...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 23, 20212 min read
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UAE influence a human rights catastrophe
Two US citizens and one Emirati have been charged with acting and conspiring to act as agents of the UAE between April 2016 and April...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 22, 20214 min read
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“Don’t support Dubai Expo”, warn British investors
Escalating diplomatic efforts for Brit detained in Dubai British investors have warned businesses and investors to avoid Dubai Expo over...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 13, 20214 min read
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USA Today says FBI helped Dubai capture princess
USA today issued a report that the FBI assisted Dubai to capture Princess Latifa, US citizen Hervé Jaubert and his crew, from his US...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 7, 20213 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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