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International law firm Dechert named in another suit involving Ras Al Khaimah Ruler’s wrongdoings
Dechert sued in UK and US for human rights violations and misconduct acting for Sheikh Saud, ruler of RAK Already in court over...
Detained in Dubai
May 20, 20207 min read
"Australian embassy woefully unhelpful" in Qatar administrative blunder!
Australian Embassy taking care of business, not citizens. Australian national Joseph Sarlak, 69, is not allowed to leave Qatar, and no...
Detained in Dubai
May 18, 20203 min read
“Leave Dubai before you are jailed” - Coronavirus lockdown economic disaster risks gulf expats
Dubai expats face jail over lockdown economic crisis Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, founded in 2008 has warned foreign workers...
Detained in Dubai
May 8, 20203 min read
Qatar human rights violations liable to be sued in UK
Joseph Sarlak, Ranald Crook and Jonathan Nash - Detained in Doha When foreigners move to Qatar, it’s usually on the basis of an...
Detained in Dubai
May 3, 20204 min read
Fear in Dubai over Coronavirus prison outbreak
Coronavirus cases reported in several of Dubai’s detention facilities. State controlled media in the UAE can no longer conceal the extent...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 13, 20204 min read
UAE banks increasing aggression towards debtors during Coronavirus crisis
Aggressive. UAE banks and their agents have been increasing debt victim harassment during the Coronavirus pandemic Around the world,...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 9, 20203 min read
UK Grandfather and former bodyguard/driver to the royal family and top UK politicians, jailed
He has been stuck there for 5 years, unable to leave, unable to earn money, facing homelessness with a severely injured leg after a recent,
Detained in Dubai
Apr 1, 20206 min read
International law firm Dechert served with lawsuit for torture and human rights violations
The High Court of England is set to hear claims that British lawyers from Dechert broke human rights and UAE laws in their investigation,...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 1, 20204 min read
Foreign office urged to save desperate Brits stranded in Dubai
FCO urged to negotiate repatriation flights from UAE that could save British lives Patrick Moody, British Ambassador to UAE “Countless...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Indian expats told to leave UAE ahead of Coronavirus economic crisis
- Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai Detained in Dubai’s Radha Stirling issued stern warning to Indian businessmen to leave UAE...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 31, 20203 min read
As Coronavirus pandemic worsens, Detained in Dubai urges UAE to release, repatriate expat prisoners
UAE government urged to release expat prisoners and those on bail or travel banned. “The conditions of any prison obviously create an...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 27, 20202 min read
Detained in Dubai calls upon Gulf States to release expat detainees at risk of Coronavirus
Human rights infringements as vulnerable expats detained in unsanitary jails in the UAE, at risk of Coronavirus. The overwhelming...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 24, 20202 min read
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