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Steve Long Freed

Steve Long, the man who was arrested in Abu Dhabi because he was afraid, returns to England. The special forces veteran was arrested at...

Detained in Dubai

Capital flight to UAE undermines human rights

Originally written for and published on The Times of Israel Blogs March 25th, 2022 Anyone concerned about human rights issues must...

Detained in Dubai

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s 6-year detention highlights Britain’s diminished diplomatic influence

“Britain’s diplomatic power is greatly diminished in the Middle East, either due to reduced prestige or lack of trying,” says Radha...

Detained in Dubai

Steve Long Transferred to Al Wathba Prison Where Family Fears "He Will Die"

Steve Long, the British veteran and paramedic whose background working with bomb disposal units caused him to have a mental breakdown in...

Detained in Dubai

Steve Long was arrested in the UAE because he was afraid.

On January 28th, the 39-year-old from Stockport, Manchester told airport staff in Abu Dhabi, before he was to board a flight home, that...