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Stirling hails progress in detention of American over Egypt criticism
Urgent diplomatic intervention required. American citizen Sherif Osman, who was arrested in Dubai earlier this month and faces...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 28, 20223 min read
Qatar threatens potential withdrawal of investment from UK
“If there was ever any doubt that Gulf investors in Europe view their capital as ‘hush money’, this should make it clear,” says Radha...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 28, 20223 min read
Talk TV: Radha Stirling & Daisy McAndrew talk Qatar World Cup and human rights issues
When Qatar insisted on hosting the World Cup, people's love of soccer again surpassed their disapproval of dictators, corruption, and...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 24, 20221 min read
FCDO must increase UAE travel warnings after Brown inquest
The inquest into the death of British citizen Lee Bradley Brown, who died in a Dubai police station 11 years ago, heard that the number...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 24, 20224 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
Qatar Airways abuse exposed.
With the looming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the myriad nefarious controversies, allegations of corruption and skulduggery...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 23, 202213 min read
Sportwashing: Sports as a vehicle for soft power by Radha Stirling for the Times of Israel
When Qatar insisted on hosting the World Cup, people's love of soccer again surpassed their disapproval of dictators, corruption, and...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Foreign Office told “Dubai travel warnings insufficient”
Coroner tells FCDO to increase Dubai travel warnings. The inquest into the death of Lee Bradley Brown heard that the number of new cases...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 23, 20223 min read
Qatar bans Jewish religious observance at World Cup
More than 10,000 religious Jews from Israel and around the world are expected to arrive in Doha to attend the World Cup after having been...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 21, 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
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