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Scottish man detained in Iraq over Qatar Interpol warrant. BBC Scotland talks with Radha Stirling

Scottish man detained in Iraq over Qatar Interpol warrant. BBC Scotland talks with Radha Stirling

Scottish man detained in Iraq over Qatar Interpol warrant. BBC Scotland talks with Radha Stirling

BBC's Good Morning Scotland discusses Brian Glendinning, a British engineer’s fight against Qatar extradition ‘a warning to World Cup...

Oct 10, 2022

The conundrum of Western relations with Qatar

The conundrum of Western relations with Qatar

The conundrum of Western relations with Qatar

Lille, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Reims, and now Paris are all banning so-called ‘fan zones’ from being organised in their cities...

Oct 5, 2022

UAE is becoming increasingly hostile to the LGBTQ community

UAE is becoming increasingly hostile to the LGBTQ community

UAE is becoming increasingly hostile to the LGBTQ community

Queers have so far managed to live in the Gulf state by keeping a low profile. But UAE’s new crackdown on the LGBTQ community might...

Oct 3, 2022

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Radha Stirling expresses her condolences to Marcus Fakana's family and her gratitude that so many have returned safely for Christmas this year.

Radha Stirling expresses her condolences to Marcus Fakana's family and her gratitude that so many have returned safely for Christmas this year.

Detained in Dubai 'grateful' so many home for Christmas

Dec 31, 2025

Albert Douglas and Granddaughter, Radha Stirling, CEO Detained in Dubai

Albert Douglas and Granddaughter, Radha Stirling, CEO Detained in Dubai

British Grandfather FREED from Dubai - Home for Christmas

Dec 28, 2025

Albert Douglas, left, set to be released for Christmas. Radha Stirling, right, of Detained in Dubai worked with the United Nations to secure his release.

Albert Douglas, left, set to be released for Christmas. Radha Stirling, right, of Detained in Dubai worked with the United Nations to secure his release.

Tortured Grandfather to be freed from Dubai jail after UN ruling

Dec 9, 2025

Mass warrantless surveillance a risk to every citizen, says human rights advocate, Radha Stirling.

Mass warrantless surveillance a risk to every citizen, says human rights advocate, Radha Stirling.

Digital ID will hand authoritarian regimes an unprecedented weapon

Oct 14, 2025

Marcus Fakana Dies in Fatal Car Accident After Regaining His Freedom

Marcus Fakana Dies in Fatal Car Accident After Regaining His Freedom

Marcus Fakana Dies in Fatal Car Accident After Regaining His Freedom

Oct 7, 2025

Marcus Fakana, 19, died in Tottenham, north London, at around 1am on Friday after a car he was a passenger in failed to stop when being blue-lighted by the Metropolitan Police.

Marcus Fakana, 19, died in Tottenham, north London, at around 1am on Friday after a car he was a passenger in failed to stop when being blue-lighted by the Metropolitan Police.

British teenager who was jailed in Dubai for sex with 17-year-old girl is killed in crash after car failed to stop for police

Oct 5, 2025

Former British soldier and Irish grandfather John Murphy, 59, is stranded, destitute, and in urgent need of medical care in Dubai after being exonerated of false charges that first landed him in jail.

Former British soldier and Irish grandfather John Murphy, 59, is stranded, destitute, and in urgent need of medical care in Dubai after being exonerated of false charges that first landed him in jail.

TRAPPED: British Soldier, Homeless in Dubai “I Haven’t Eaten in 4 Days”

Sep 28, 2025

Although innocent, Murphy has never been able to rebuild his life. Instead, he has been left in legal limbo for years. Homelessness is illegal in Dubai, but when Murphy tried to surrender himself to police, they refused to take him in.

Although innocent, Murphy has never been able to rebuild his life. Instead, he has been left in legal limbo for years. Homelessness is illegal in Dubai, but when Murphy tried to surrender himself to police, they refused to take him in.

Irish Grandfather’s Fight to Survive on the Streets of Dubai

Sep 21, 2025

Credit: Facebook: Mia O'Brien appeals life sentence.

Credit: Facebook: Mia O'Brien appeals life sentence.

Mia O’Brien’s Appeal Looms

Sep 11, 2025

The UK is mirroring the UAE's draconian cybercrime laws and putting every foreign visitor to England at risk

The UK is mirroring the UAE's draconian cybercrime laws and putting every foreign visitor to England at risk

UK Becomes the Eighth Emirate: Radha Stirling Warns of Alarming Free Speech Crackdown

Sep 9, 2025

Detained in Dubai 'grateful' so many home for Christmas

Radha Stirling expresses her condolences to Marcus Fakana's family and her gratitude that so many have returned safely for Christmas this year.

Radha Stirling expresses her condolences to Marcus Fakana's family and her gratitude that so many have returned safely for Christmas this year.

British Grandfather FREED from Dubai - Home for Christmas

Albert Douglas and Granddaughter, Radha Stirling, CEO Detained in Dubai

Albert Douglas and Granddaughter, Radha Stirling, CEO Detained in Dubai

Tortured Grandfather to be freed from Dubai jail after UN ruling

Albert Douglas, left, set to be released for Christmas. Radha Stirling, right, of Detained in Dubai worked with the United Nations to secure his release.

Albert Douglas, left, set to be released for Christmas. Radha Stirling, right, of Detained in Dubai worked with the United Nations to secure his release.

Digital ID will hand authoritarian regimes an unprecedented weapon

Mass warrantless surveillance a risk to every citizen, says human rights advocate, Radha Stirling.

Mass warrantless surveillance a risk to every citizen, says human rights advocate, Radha Stirling.

Marcus Fakana Dies in Fatal Car Accident After Regaining His Freedom

Marcus Fakana Dies in Fatal Car Accident After Regaining His Freedom

Marcus Fakana Dies in Fatal Car Accident After Regaining His Freedom

British teenager who was jailed in Dubai for sex with 17-year-old girl is killed in crash after car failed to stop for police

Marcus Fakana, 19, died in Tottenham, north London, at around 1am on Friday after a car he was a passenger in failed to stop when being blue-lighted by the Metropolitan Police.

Marcus Fakana, 19, died in Tottenham, north London, at around 1am on Friday after a car he was a passenger in failed to stop when being blue-lighted by the Metropolitan Police.

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