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Dechert partner Neil Gerrard fails to rebut allegations of human rights abuses
Deputy Judge Andrew Lenon QC has now handed down his judgment in the case of Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) v Farhad Azima....
Detained in Dubai
May 28, 20203 min read
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For women in Qatar, lockdown is nothing new
Women’s rights in Qatar not enshrined in law. Male Guardianship rules force women to flee oppression. When it comes to the issue of...
Detained in Dubai
May 21, 20203 min read
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International law firm Dechert named in another suit involving Ras Al Khaimah Ruler’s wrongdoings
Dechert sued in UK and US for human rights violations and misconduct acting for Sheikh Saud, ruler of RAK Already in court over...
Detained in Dubai
May 20, 20207 min read
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"Australian embassy woefully unhelpful" in Qatar administrative blunder!
Australian Embassy taking care of business, not citizens. Australian national Joseph Sarlak, 69, is not allowed to leave Qatar, and no...
Detained in Dubai
May 18, 20203 min read
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“Leave Dubai before you are jailed” - Coronavirus lockdown economic disaster risks gulf expats
Dubai expats face jail over lockdown economic crisis Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, founded in 2008 has warned foreign workers...
Detained in Dubai
May 8, 20203 min read
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Qatar human rights violations liable to be sued in UK
Joseph Sarlak, Ranald Crook and Jonathan Nash - Detained in Doha When foreigners move to Qatar, it’s usually on the basis of an...
Detained in Dubai
May 3, 20204 min read
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Radha Stirling’s remarks on the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman:
Sultan Qaboos “The passing of Sultan Qaboos of Oman, who ruled the country for nearly half a century, has left the Gulf without one of...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 12, 20202 min read
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WITH INTERPOL'S HELP, FORMER BEAUTY QUEEN MAY BE IRAN'S NEXT POLITICAL PRISONER
Former Iranian beauty queen Bahareh Zare Bahari is seeking asylum in the Philippines after being detained in an airport in Manila for...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 28, 20192 min read
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“New UK “crackdown” on Interpol arrest procedures endangers human rights” - Radha Stirling
Government to announce crackdown on foreign criminals as part of hardline new measures included in Queen’s Speech It was announced today...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 14, 20192 min read
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UAE bank’s Interpol Abuse raised at UK Parliament after Brit’s 12 month long ordeal
Emma Lewell-Buck MP raises Interpol Abuse in UK Parliament Emma Lewell-Buck MP was the first to raise at Parliament level, serious issues...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 9, 20193 min read
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Missouri mother & horse bite victim faces 5 years in UAE jail for requesting unpaid wages
Animal rescue volunteer Nichole Coffel faces 5 years in Abu Dhabi prison Missouri mother of 3, Traci Nichole Coffel (Nichole), is facing...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 25, 20194 min read
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Radha Stirling responds to Sheikh Mohammed seeking custody of his children through foreign courts
"What we have seen is that the endemic human rights violations in the UAE very much reflect a top-down, authoritarian system. The abuses...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 3, 20191 min read
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Polish UAE prisoner Artur Ligęska released from Abu Dhabi central jail last week, tells of condition
Artur Ligęska suffered over a year of detention and a life sentence before ruler intervened Artur Ligęska, who had been sentenced to life...
Detained in Dubai
May 20, 20193 min read
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“Cultural misunderstanding” behind imprisoned British teachers in Oman; Stirling calls for UK, Oman
Jennifer Green detained in Oman Two British teachers are being held in a prison in Oman accused of stealing dogs. Jenny Green, and a...
Detained in Dubai
May 16, 20192 min read
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British "facebook-horse" post prisoner in Dubai free to return home
Laleh Shahravesh, the British mum detained in Dubai over a years old Facebook post, finally looks set to be free. After an emotional but...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 11, 20192 min read
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British mother faces 2 years jail and £50,000 fine in Dubai, because of old Facebook posts
Widely criticised “cybercrime” laws in Dubai mean that a London single mum has been arrested together with her 14 year old daughter at...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 7, 20197 min read
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Minister of State, Alistair Burt to meet with family of Andy Neal - innocent veteran held for 6 mont
Concern over the unjust detention of British veteran Andy Neal grows every day that his incarceration is prolonged. Tomorrow, Thursday...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 20, 20193 min read
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Former MP and Shadow Homeland Security Spokesman, Colonel Patrick Mercer, joins the outcry over the
Colonel Patrick Mercer. Former commanding officer of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters (left). Andrew Neal (right) Colonel Mercer...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 4, 20194 min read
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Can football resolve the feud between Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia?
The ongoing dispute between Gulf neighbours Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia (with a variety of other countries allied to one side or the...
Radha Stirling
Feb 28, 20193 min read
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Army friends rally support for Andy Neal as Dubai prosecutors claim decision on release will come Th
Army colleagues of Brit father of 2 wrongly imprisoned in Dubai rally to his support. A 44 year old British family man, war hero and PTSD...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 19, 20197 min read
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