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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
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...
AssociatedPress
Aug 16, 202110 min read
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
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, 20214 min read
Another Qatar Interpol Red Notice removed
Over the past three years, Qatar has significantly increased its use of Interpol’s database, leading to the temporary arrests of a number...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 3, 20212 min read
Radha Stirling interviews American detained in Dubai over legal marijuana. “He’s free”.
“Nevada resident Peter Clark, from California, was finally freed from Dubai after his 2 month ordeal which cost him $50,000. Peter was...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 21, 20213 min read
United Nations Complaints for wrongful imprisonment, arbitrary detention and human rights violations
The United Nations in its own right, may not have the influence or power to secure the freedom of a person who has been kidnapped or...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 30, 20213 min read
Cosmopolitan covers Detained in Dubai
Going on holiday or on a backpacking adventure is a lot of fun; it's why so many people do it. But something that could ruin that fun big...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 16, 20219 min read
Daniel Rivera of Skyline International Free Speech organisation, live with Radha Stirling
Free speech organisation Skyline, talks with Radha Stirling on censorship, cybercrime laws, big tech and governmental attacks on human...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 2, 20211 min read
Detained in Dubai's 13th Anniversary
Thirteen years ago, Radha Stirling for the first time, navigated Dubai’s complex and foreign legal system to secure the release of her...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 21, 20212 min read
Israelis sold the elusive “Dubai dream” could be walking into a nightmare - Gulf in Justice Podcast
Gulf in Justice Podcast reveals Israelis keen to do business with the UAE might be jumping in the deep end, risking their reputations and...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 21, 20204 min read
9 News Australia publishes Gulf in Justice Podcast - Radha Stirling interviews Joseph Sarlak
9 News Australia publishes the Gulf Injustice Podcast on Joe Sarlak Full story at 9News here "An Australian grandfather trapped in Qatar...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 8, 20201 min read
Australian government slammed for buckling to Qatar royals who “consider us infidels”
Joseph Sarlak, for the first time speaks out on his ongoing imprisonment in Qatar, denouncing the Australian government in an exclusive...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 7, 20203 min read
New Gulf in Justice Podcast Episode - Joseph Sarlak, Australian jailed in Doha by Qatari Royal
In this new episode, Radha Stirling interviews for the first time, Australian national Joe Sarlak, who has been detained in Doha for many...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 4, 20202 min read
Meet our CEO, Radha Stirling.
Meet our CEO, Radha Stirling. Stirling founded the organisation in 2008 in response to ever increasing requests to help people who faced...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 17, 20201 min read
BBC Scotland interviews Radha Stirling and Kenny MacAskill MP on the arrest of Conor Howard in Corfu
Conor Howard, a young Scottish man has been detained for extradition in Greece and faces deportation to Qatar over an herb grinder found in
Detained in Dubai
Sep 18, 20201 min read
Exclusive: MP Kenny MacAskill slams Qatar over Conor Howard arrest in Greece
Exclusive discussion between veteran lawyer, secretary of justice and Scottish MP Kenny MacAskill & Interpol and Extradition expert Radha St
Detained in Dubai
Sep 7, 20201 min read
Radha Stirling: Alan Stevenson catalyst for Interpol reform and human rights compliance
Czech court rules detention of dual British / Australian citizen Alan Stevenson was a violation of human rights;
Detained in Dubai
Sep 5, 20202 min read
Will Greece bail Scottish man detained over Qatar Interpol notice?
Extradition and Interpol expert Radha Stirling, who is representing Conor Howard, issued the following statement today
Detained in Dubai
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Radha Stirling: Alan Stevenson catalyst for Interpol reform and human rights compliance
The stakes are so high, but Interpol has no measures in place to vet requests. Alan’s case can be a watershed moment in this regard.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 25, 20202 min read
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