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Extradition for Sale UAE Using Wanted Persons as Leverage
According to Stirling, the most alarming development is the UAE’s willingness to extradite British nationals to third countries with significantly worse human-rights records, without examining evidence, assessing political motivation, or protecting against torture or coercion.

Detained in Dubai
6 days ago3 min read


Tortured London Grandfather Pursues UAE
A 63 year old London grandfather returned home after years in hellish Dubai prison where he was beaten, tortured and subjected to egregious human rights abuses. The successful entrepreneur was released after an intense campaign led by his son, Wolfgang Douglas, and Radha Stirling, the founder of Detained in Dubai.

Detained in Dubai
Feb 33 min read


18 Years Fighting Injustice: Detained in Dubai's Unbreakable Legacy
Human Rights Leader Radha Stirling reflects on 18 years on service Detained in Dubai celebrates EIGHTEEN years of incredible work! Wow! Detained in Dubai is now 18 years old and has helped more than twenty five thousand people over its nearly two decades of operation. “It’s hard to believe it was 18 years ago that my friend and colleague was arrested in Dubai. It almost feels like yesterday”, reflects Detained in Dubai founder Radha Stirling . “I am endlessly grateful tha

Detained in Dubai
Jan 235 min read


British Grandfather FREED from Dubai - Home for Christmas
London, UK: Tortured British Grandfather FREED from Dubai jail and Home for Christmas

Detained in Dubai
Dec 27, 20254 min read


Employment Disputes in Dubai Turn into INTERPOL Risks
Employment Disputes in Dubai Turn into INTERPOL Risks

Detained in Dubai
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Preventing Wrongful Interpol Red Notices From Mortgages and Bank Debt
Instead of handling the matter as a civil financial dispute, the bank opted to escalate its approach, threatening an Interpol Red Notice

Detained in Dubai
Mar 10, 20252 min read


Trapped by Debt, Denied Healthcare – A Fight for Survival
No one should have to choose between their health and financial restrictions.

Detained in Dubai
Feb 15, 20251 min read


Detained in Dubai - 17 Years of Service
Human rights and legal organisation, Detained in Dubai, has saved countless lives over its 17 years of service.

Detained in Dubai
Feb 1, 20253 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 8, 20255 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


California tech guy tortured into sending crypto to Dubai cops with threats to rape his wife.
American cryptocurrency entrepreneur was tortured into emptying his crypto wallet amidst brutal beatings by Dubai’s Police

Detained in Dubai
May 20, 20245 min read


Interpol Red Notice- Risk Assessment 2024
The appointment of the UAE's General Al Raisi as Director of Interpol has sparked concerns amongst the expat community in Middle Eastern...

Detained in Dubai
Jan 4, 20242 min read


Interpol Director referred to International Criminal Court
A criminal referral has been made to the ICC by human rights group, Due Process International. The claim, prepared by Dr Jonathan Levy,...

Detained in Dubai
Aug 2, 20234 min read


Radha Stirling on the Dean Mackin Show
Stirling and Mackin discuss cases of injustice, wrongful prosecution and torture in Dubai. Stirling highlights the cases of Albert...

Detained in Dubai
Jul 27, 20232 min read


Safeguarding International Travel: Interpol Prevention
In an era where wrongful listings on the Interpol database pose a significant threat to individuals' lives, reputation, and freedom, IPEX...

Detained in Dubai
Jul 21, 20234 min read


UK media’s unethical promotion of Dubai property market
“At this point, UK citizens who lose their money in the Dubai property market could not be blamed for holding British media outlets...

Detained in Dubai
May 11, 20234 min read


Dubai property market a minefield of laundering, scams, and sanctions evasion
The Dubai real estate market has long been a popular destination for foreign investors, with its attractive tax and investment...

Detained in Dubai
May 9, 20235 min read


The UAE’s “double game” becoming dangerous for the West
The United Arab Emirates has long been a close ally of the United States, with the two countries cooperating on issues ranging from...

Detained in Dubai
Apr 20, 20236 min read


Holidays in the Gulf: Danger behind the glamour - by Radha Stirling
The goal of a brochure or tourism advertisement, obviously, is to make enticing promises that fuel the hopes of travellers about having...

Detained in Dubai
Apr 15, 20235 min read


Interpol’s impartiality must be safeguarded
Interpol plays a critical role in coordinating international efforts to combat crime, terrorism, and other transnational threats....

Detained in Dubai
Apr 11, 20235 min read
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