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Breaking: Irishman charged in Dubai over emojis is FREE

Breaking: Irishman charged in Dubai over emojis is FREE

Breaking: Irishman charged in Dubai over emojis is FREE

Stuart Quiney faced a harsh sentence in Dubai over allegations he sent “threatening” emojis is currently in flight from Dubai to Dublin.

Dec 19, 2024

Irishman faces Dubai prison over text message emoji

Irishman faces Dubai prison over text message emoji

Irishman faces Dubai prison over text message emoji

An Irish National is facing Dubai jail after being accused of sending threatening emojis.

Dec 4, 2024

Mother of Belfast man detained in Dubai over Google review calls for help

Mother of Belfast man detained in Dubai over Google review calls for help

Mother of Belfast man detained in Dubai over Google review calls for help

Friends and family have rallied behind Craig Ballentine, an autism support worker from Northern Ireland who faces prosecution in Dubai

Nov 13, 2024

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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

7 days ago

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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