Princess Latifa issues media statement
Princess Latifa issues statement for media release via her newly appointed London lawyers “I recently visited 3 European countries on holiday with my friend. I asked her to post a few photos online to prove to campaigners that I can travel where I want. I hope now that I can live my life in peace without further media scrutiny. And I thank everyone for their kind wishes”. Public supporters have taken to social media to express their confusion over Latifa's sudden 'change of h
German national attacked in a UAE prison
German national Dieter Kellouche, 42, has been attacked in a UAE prison where he is serving a life sentence. Last night, Kellouche was assaulted in his cell by another inmate who forcibly pulled him off the top bunk of his bed, resulting in multiple fractures in his right foot. Dieter was taken to hospital, but immediately returned to the prison because the facility had no spare beds. He is now suffering severe swelling and complications in detention, waiting for a vacanc
Brit killed in Dubai police custody would have celebrated birthday today
If the United Arab Emirates really is the fun, safe oasis in the desert it is advertised to be, and which the Foreign Office assures travelers it is; Lee Bradley Brown would be celebrating his 50th birthday today, possibly fondly reminiscing about his vacation to Dubai ten years ago. Instead, Brown’s loved ones will mark the day in mourning, remembering a son, brother, and friend who was brutally killed in an Emirates jail at the age of 39. Lee Bradley Brown was born in East
Israel TV Podcast with Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai
Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai shares her 13 year's experience with Israelis traveling to or investing in the UAE. Laleh Shahravesh discusses her arrest over a Facebook post made from the United Kingdom. "לפני שטסים לאיחוד האמירויות כדאי להתעדכן במה אסור ומה מותר במדינה המפרצית. מלבד הפיקוח על צריכת אלכוהול וחוקי צניעות, באמירויות יש מגוון רחב של חוקים הנוגעים לכל היבט בחיי התושבים וגם של מי שרק מבקרים במדינה. רועי קייס מביא את סיפורם של האנשים שמצאו את עצמם נלחמים על ח
Lady Whitaker raises Parliament question about Brit detained in Dubai
60 year old grandfather, Albert Douglas, was the subject of a parliamentary question raised by Lady Whitaker: Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of the United Arab Emirates regarding the imprisonment of Albert Douglas. (HL593). “Albert Douglas has felt completely abandoned by the British Foreign Office”, said Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai and . “He was beaten, forced to drink from a toilet tap, threatened
Safety of Princess Latifa leaves attack on Nostromo unresolved
In March 2018, the ruler of Dubai phoned the prime minister of India, and between them they mobilized the militaries of their respective countries to coordinate an attack on a private, US-registered yacht sailing in international waters and to abduct all onboard. The target was the Nostromo, captained by American citizen Herve Jaubert, and the objective was to capture the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed, Latifa Al Maktoum, who had escaped the UAE where she alleged she had been s
Torture in the Emirates
Lady Whitaker and Andy Slaughter, MP have voiced their serious concerns to the Foreign Office over the UAE’s treatment of British grandfather, Albert Douglas. In fact, they’ve even suggested sanctions may be needed to protect UK citizens abroad. “This is not the first time and it’s appalling that we are back here again”, said Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai, who has been working with the British government to help Albert. “Dominic Raab, MP, the UK’s former Fore
UAE torture victim found dead in Netherlands
40 year old Artur Ligeska was sadly found dead in his Amsterdam apartment last Monday. Artur was arrested in Dubai after a friendship with an Abu Dhabi Sheikh became obsessive. It led to a false allegation of drug possession and his subsequent detention in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. But Artur’s nightmare was only just beginning. He was repeatedly beaten, raped and tortured in one of the UAE’s most brutal prisons. The Sheikh visited Artur in prison, bringing him Starbucks even t
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