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German national attacked in a UAE prison
German national Dieter Kellouche, 42, has been attacked in a UAE prison where he is serving a life sentence. Last night, Kellouche was...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 18, 20213 min read
Brit killed in Dubai police custody would have celebrated birthday today
If the United Arab Emirates really is the fun, safe oasis in the desert it is advertised to be, and which the Foreign Office assures...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 18, 20213 min read
Israel TV Podcast with Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai
Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai shares her 13 year's experience with Israelis traveling to or investing in the UAE. Laleh Shahravesh...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 16, 20211 min read
Lady Whitaker raises Parliament question about Brit detained in Dubai
60 year old grandfather, Albert Douglas, was the subject of a parliamentary question raised by Lady Whitaker: Question: To ask Her...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 14, 20213 min read
Safety of Princess Latifa leaves attack on Nostromo unresolved
In March 2018, the ruler of Dubai phoned the prime minister of India, and between them they mobilized the militaries of their respective...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 10, 20214 min read
Torture in the Emirates
Lady Whitaker and Andy Slaughter, MP have voiced their serious concerns to the Foreign Office over the UAE’s treatment of British...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 10, 20212 min read
UAE torture victim found dead in Netherlands
40 year old Artur Ligeska was sadly found dead in his Amsterdam apartment last Monday. Artur was arrested in Dubai after a friendship...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 1, 20212 min read
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
May 31, 20214 min read
Evil under the Dubai sun: Beneath the glamorous façade
Evil under the Dubai sun: Beneath the glamorous façade beloved of celebrity influencers and British holidaymakers, Dubai has a dark...
Detained in Dubai
May 28, 20218 min read
Latifa pictured with ex British police woman
A third photo of Princess Latifa 'out and about' was shared via British expat Fiona Day's Facebook account yesterday. “The United...
Detained in Dubai
May 24, 20212 min read
Sheikh Mohammed’s right hand man faces English justice tomorrow
Sheikh Mohammed’s right hand man faces English High Court on Tuesday the 25th of May. The Emirati elite and Sheikh Mohammed’s advisor...
Detained in Dubai
May 24, 20212 min read
Princess Latifa: Kidnapped royal reportedly in fresh photos allowed ‘limited freedom’....
Princess Latifa: Kidnapped royal reportedly in fresh photos allowed ‘limited freedom’ in recent weeks Human rights lawyer Radha Stirling...
Detained in Dubai
May 24, 20215 min read
Latifa photographed at Dubai mall with British skydiver
A photo of Princess Latifa has been circulated on Instagram by skydiving instructor, ironman triathlete and former Royal Navy member...
Detained in Dubai
May 23, 20212 min read
Bring Albert Home from Dubai campaign gathers pace as Romany Gypsy supporters rally in London
British Romany Gypsy businessman Albert Douglas imprisoned and tortured in United Arab Emirates prison system Grandfather of five Albert...
Detained in Dubai
May 21, 20213 min read
Family's desperate plea to save grandfather Albert from 'totally inhumane' Dubai jail
A family is appealing for a grandfather to be released from a Dubai jail after he was imprisoned following the downfall of his son's...
Detained in Dubai
May 16, 20213 min read
André Gauthier: Victim of the West turning a blind eye to Dubai money laundering
André Gauthier is finally home. But was his ordeal the result of the West's negligence? A massive diplomatic effort to free André from a...
Detained in Dubai
May 12, 20213 min read
André Gauthier HOME after Dubai jail nightmare
Press Release: André Gauthier returns to Canada after Dubai jail nightmare André Gauthier is finally reunited with his family after...
Detained in Dubai
May 10, 20213 min read
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 9, 20213 min read
INTERPOL - ‘Urgent reform needed to prevent human rights abuses’, leading expert says
INTERPOL - ‘Urgent reform needed to prevent human rights abuses’, leading expert says “The international crime information sharing agency...
Detained in Dubai
May 5, 20214 min read
‘Fitch must review new Ras Al Khaimah evidence’, says UAE expert
‘Fitch must review new Ras Al Khaimah evidence’, says UAE expert “Fitch must review new evidence that will downgrade RAK’s Fitch Rating”,...
Detained in Dubai
May 5, 20213 min read
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