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Egyptian-American political commentator freed from UAE custody, returns home
Following a high-profile campaign to secure the freedom of Egyptian-American Sherif Osman after his arrest in Dubai over his criticism of...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 29, 20223 min read
Scottish man fights for Iraq jail cellmate
Brian Glendinning returned home to Scotland after being detained in an Iraqi jail over a Qatar issued Interpol Red Notice for debt. After...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 12, 20223 min read
DOJ persecutes crypto entrepreneurs for cash & currency domination
Christopher Emms was indicted in the US on allegations he had violated American sanctions (IEEPA) when attending a conference in North...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 29, 20222 min read
“My Iraq Prison Hell” - Brian Glendinning talks to Radha Stirling
After two months of prison hell, Brian opens up and he's angry at Qatar's "disgusting" World Cup. Scottish construction engineer, Brian...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Egypt issues Red Notice against American for criticising government"
US citizen arrested in Dubai after exercising legal free speech in America American citizen and former army captain, Sherif Osman, has...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 24, 20223 min read
Brian Glendinning’s emotional reunion with family at Edinburgh Airport
Brian was welcomed home this morning at Edinburgh’s airport in an emotional reunion with his loving family and friends. He was met by his...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Brian Glendinning flight delayed
Storms in Iraq have prevented Brian Glendinning from returning to Scotland today as scheduled. “I spoke with Brian last night just before...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Brian Glendinning to arrive in Edinburgh tomorrow
After two months in Iraqi jail, the Scottish construction engineer is due to arrive at Edinburgh airport tomorrow. He will be greeted by...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Brian Glendinning awaits exit visa from Iraq
Scottish construction engineer Brian Glendinning was released from an Iraqi jail yesterday. He’s currently waiting in a secure Baghdad...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 14, 20224 min read
Brian Glendinning FREED from Iraq jail
“I am thrilled to announce that British construction engineer Brian Glendinning has been released from Baghdad jail today”, said IPEX...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 14, 20222 min read
British prisoner in Iraq pleads Rishi Sunak for help
After two months in Baghdad jail, British father of three pleads for Rishi Sunak to help get him home. The construction engineer has been...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 10, 20223 min read
Iraq awaits diplomatic note from Qatar to release Brian Glendinning
Scottish construction engineer Brian Glendinning has been locked up for two months in egregious conditions in a Baghdad jail after Qatar...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 8, 20223 min read
Qatari Ambassador receives MP for Brian Glendinning
Mr Douglas Chapman, MP for Dumferline and West Fife visited the Qatar Embassy yesterday to hand deliver a letter. He was welcomed by...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 8, 20222 min read
The false promise of Dubai’s property sector
“I have made peace with the fact that I got scammed out of all my money; but what am I supposed to do now?” So says one South African...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 28, 20224 min read
FIFA World Cup Travel Warning: Women & LGBT+ risk jail or flogging
FEMALE and LGBT+ England fans risk serious consequences at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar if they report being the victim of a sex attack,...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 25, 20224 min read
Abusive Saudi initiated UAE Interpol Red Notice Deleted by Radha Stirling
Abusive Interpol Red Notice Deleted by Interpol and extradition crisis consultant, Radha Stirling When a Jordanian business owner was...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 24, 20223 min read
No response from Cleverly leaves Glendinning family arranging protest at Scottish parliament
No response from Cleverly leaves Glendinning family arranging protest at Scottish parliament this week Scottish construction engineer...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 23, 20222 min read
“There is no case” says Brian Glendinning’s Iraqi lawyer on Qatar Interpol warrant
Scottish construction engineer Brian Glendinning’s detention has been extended for another week by the courts. “The punishment is the...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 18, 20225 min read
Family distraught after call from Baghdad jail: Brian Glendinning
Family distraught after call from Baghdad jail: Brian Glendinning “He’s not well. He has no energy. I really think he’s given up. The...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 18, 20223 min read
Brian Glendinning's Children call upon David Beckham to help free their dad
Children call upon David Beckham to help free their dad from Baghdad jail and save him from Qatar prison. The children of a Scottish man...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 13, 20223 min read
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