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Fear in Dubai over Coronavirus prison outbreak
Coronavirus cases reported in several of Dubai’s detention facilities. State controlled media in the UAE can no longer conceal the extent...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 13, 20204 min read
UAE banks increasing aggression towards debtors during Coronavirus crisis
Aggressive. UAE banks and their agents have been increasing debt victim harassment during the Coronavirus pandemic Around the world,...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 9, 20203 min read
UK Grandfather and former bodyguard/driver to the royal family and top UK politicians, jailed
He has been stuck there for 5 years, unable to leave, unable to earn money, facing homelessness with a severely injured leg after a recent,
Detained in Dubai
Apr 1, 20206 min read
International law firm Dechert served with lawsuit for torture and human rights violations
The High Court of England is set to hear claims that British lawyers from Dechert broke human rights and UAE laws in their investigation,...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 1, 20204 min read
Foreign office urged to save desperate Brits stranded in Dubai
FCO urged to negotiate repatriation flights from UAE that could save British lives Patrick Moody, British Ambassador to UAE “Countless...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Indian expats told to leave UAE ahead of Coronavirus economic crisis
- Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai Detained in Dubai’s Radha Stirling issued stern warning to Indian businessmen to leave UAE...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 31, 20202 min read
As Coronavirus pandemic worsens, Detained in Dubai urges UAE to release, repatriate expat prisoners
UAE government urged to release expat prisoners and those on bail or travel banned. “The conditions of any prison obviously create an...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 27, 20202 min read
Detained in Dubai calls upon Gulf States to release expat detainees at risk of Coronavirus
Human rights infringements as vulnerable expats detained in unsanitary jails in the UAE, at risk of Coronavirus. The overwhelming...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 24, 20202 min read
Qatar: “Free Covid-19 vulnerable Australian and British nationals detained in Doha”
Desperate appeal by families to release vulnerable foreigners detained in Doha. Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Doha and Due Process...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 22, 20203 min read
Expats in Dubai should prepare for consequences of Coronavirus prevention measures
Repercussions for expats in the UAE from the country’s lockdown to prevent the spread of Coronavirus expected to be severe and impact...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 20, 20203 min read
FIFA2022’s host country Qatar told “Free Trapped British Nationals”, detained 73 year old speaks out
Gross human rights violations hidden by UK politicians. British nationals trapped or jailed in Qatar’s desert prison have received...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 11, 202012 min read
Radha Stirling sheds light on appalling rights for women in the Middle East
“It was only due to the media campaign that we launched, and it was pretty difficult at the time too, because it’s a story of a princess esc
Luke Grant
Mar 8, 20201 min read
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