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Irishman faces Dubai prison over text message emoji
An Irish National is facing Dubai jail after being accused of sending threatening emojis.
Detained in Dubai
Dec 3, 20244 min read
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Irish mother pleads for help as daughter & granddaughter stuck in UAE
Trish McCabe, wants the Irish government to get her daughter and granddaughter out of Abu Dhabi where theyve been trapped since March 2022 .
Detained in Dubai
Nov 19, 20242 min read
1,854 views
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
Detained in Dubai
Nov 12, 20243 min read
4,485 views
Belfast man arrested in UAE for Google review
Ballentine was arrested three weeks ago when he arrived in Abu Dhabi for a short vacation to visit friends.
Detained in Dubai
Nov 9, 20243 min read
868 views
Mother calls on Ireland to issue Interpol Red Notice to recover kidnapped children from Egypt
Interpol is open to abuse and weaponisation by vindictive and dangerous spouses.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 31, 20242 min read
266 views
Will Dubai extradite alleged Kinahan associate Sean McGovern
Ireland executed an extradition treaty with the UAE in hope of securing the prosecution of Daniel Kinahan and those close to him.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 17, 20242 min read
1,129 views
Irish domestic violence victim detained in Dubai on charges of attempted suicide
Tori Towey moved to Dubai to work with Emirates Airlines but things turned ugly when her new partner began a campaign of abuse.
Detained in Dubai
Jul 9, 20245 min read
10,800 views
Ireland's Potential Extradition Treaty with the UAE A Cause for Concern
Irish citizens face wrong arrests and extradition to a country notorious for human rights abuses if extradition treaty is agreed. The...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 12, 20234 min read
470 views
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