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Interview With Radha Stirling: Extradition, Human Rights And Political Motives – OpEd
Explore Radha Stirling's insights on extradition, human rights, and political motives.
Detained in Dubai
Feb 65 min read
Princess Latifa’s escape yacht is sunk
Nostromo, the vessel that was to take Dubai’s Princess Latifa to safety and freedom, has sunk in Sri Lanka
Detained in Dubai
Jan 214 min read
CEO of Cement Giant Extradited from UAE. US involvement investigation.
CEO of United Cement Group, Ulugbek Shadmanov, unlawfully extradited from the UAE to Uzbekistan 8th January 2025 without judicial process
Detained in Dubai
Jan 93 min read
UAE Golden Visa holder seized by special forces in Dubai
United Cement Group (UCG) owner, Ulugbek Shadmanov fights extradition from Dubai
Detained in Dubai
Jan 85 min read
March for Marcus
Supporters to assemble at Parliament Square and head towards Downing Street to call on the British government to help free Marcus.
Detained in Dubai
Jan 44 min read
Marcus Fakana JAILED
Marcus Fakana begins 1-year prison sentence in Dubai. Hoping for a pardon from @HHShkMohd
& assistance from #UKFCDO @DavidLammy
Detained in Dubai
Dec 30, 20243 min read
Breaking: Irishman charged in Dubai over emojis is FREE
Stuart Quiney faced a harsh sentence in Dubai over allegations he sent “threatening” emojis is currently in flight from Dubai to Dublin.
Detained in Dubai
Dec 18, 20243 min read
If Marcus Fakana spends a single day in prison, it’s on David Lammy
David Lammy is absolutely able to diplomatically secure a non-custodial sentence for Marcus if he does his job as MP and Foreign Secretary.
Detained in Dubai
Dec 18, 20243 min read
18 year old facing Dubai jail over holiday romance stunned at lack of help from David Lammy MP
Detained in Dubai suggests that travel warnings are issued to travellers en route to Dubai at the point of ticket purchase
Detained in Dubai
Dec 5, 20243 min read
Irishman faces Dubai prison over text message emoji
An Irish National is facing Dubai jail after being accused of sending threatening emojis.
Detained in Dubai
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Ontario man sentenced to LIFE in Dubai jail over meds
Ontario man sentenced to LIFE in Dubai jail over meds needed for rare Addison's disease.
Detained in Dubai
Nov 27, 20245 min read
Navy veteran from Georgia faces years in Dubai prison over prescription medicine
52 year old disabled Navy Veteran and PTSD sufferer faces years in Dubai prison over prescription CBD and Ibuprofen to combat chronic pain.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Father fears ex wife in Dubai will put him on Interpol
A British father fears he could be listed on Interpol after his wife left him in Dubai under pressure from her strict father.
Detained in Dubai
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Citibank uses Interpol against Dubai customer
Citibank opened a criminal case and Interpol warrant against a long term business customer.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 26, 20242 min read
Ohio veteran calls for Senator help after being drugged then beaten in Dubai
A 24 year old veteran and his brother are facing charges in Dubai after being scammed and drugged at a yacht party
Detained in Dubai
Aug 11, 20242 min read
French teacher faces Dubai jail for “insulting” driver who tailgated her
45 year old teacher, Sandra de Zori, is facing a Dubai nightmare after being charged for insulting an erratic driver who was tailgating her.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 10, 20243 min read
Irish domestic violence victim detained in Dubai on charges of attempted suicide
Tori Towey moved to Dubai to work with Emirates Airlines but things turned ugly when her new partner began a campaign of abuse.
Detained in Dubai
Jul 9, 20245 min read
Detained in Dubai: Radha Stirling on "Wake up" with Sonia Poulton
Social media laws in the UAE and the risk of false allegations, arbitrary detention and human rights violations.
Detained in Dubai
Jul 3, 20241 min read
UN asked to intervene in Dubai human rights abuses against American tech entrepreneur
The United Nations has been presented with evidence that US citizen, Edel Hsieh, has been arbitrarily detained in Dubai prison.
Detained in Dubai
Jun 20, 20243 min read
Wife fights for American husband detained in Dubai over false allegations
Young wife distraught over husband’s three month long detention and torture in Dubai.
Detained in Dubai
Jun 7, 20243 min read
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