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Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? The Gulf in Justice Podcast asks Brits detained abroad
Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? GULF IN JUSTICE PODCAST asks Brits detained abroad Gulf prisoners & human rights victims say “Liz...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 28, 20224 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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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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International law firm Dechert served with lawsuit for torture and human rights violations
The High Court of England is set to hear claims that British lawyers from Dechert broke human rights and UAE laws in their investigation,...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 1, 20204 min read
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Canadian whistleblower hearing set for December 24th in Dubai
Supportive Trudeau administration seeks André's return to Canada - PM Trudeau, André Gauthier, Radha Stirling André Gauthier, the...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 23, 20193 min read
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Stirling: ‘Unprecedented aggression by Qatar banks against debtors, Interpol abuse is alarming
Qatar National Bank responsible for multiple arrests abroad “We have never seen gulf banks pursue customers as relentlessly and...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 7, 20194 min read
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Recording sent to Radha Stirling the day before Princess Latifa was captured reveals a woman determi
Latifa's final WhatsApp exchanges after her escape from Dubai From onboard Nostromo, after Latifa’s daring escape from Dubai, she...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 24, 20194 min read
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Stirling: Gulf States’ wrongful detentions must be raised to the United Nations
United Nations Arbitrary detention and wrongful convictions occur every day in the Gulf States. Sub-standard investigatory and...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 17, 20193 min read
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Radha Stirling comments on the broader implications of the Princess Haya story:
Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum and Princess Haya separate Radha Stirling comments on the broader implications of the Princess Haya story:...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 3, 20192 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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United Nations to hear case of British national "swapped” for Princess Latifa
Christian Michel, British national exchanged for Princess Latifa. UN to hear case of British national "swapped” for Princess Latifa...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 25, 20196 min read
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"Is my mum coming home, or going to jail?" Anguish of teen daughter
Tomorrow, Thursday April 11th, 14-year-old Paris Shahravesh Correia Dos Santos will find out if her mum is coming home, or going to jail...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 10, 20193 min read
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Australia’s Four Corners to air harrowing story of Princess Latifa’s doomed escape
One year on since a violent raid at sea crushed Sheikha Latifa’s dream of freedom, the BBC Two documentary on her story, Escape from...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 7, 20193 min read
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Following Rahaf’s escape from Saudi, Hind Al-Bolooki appoints Radha Stirling to help her escape the
Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai and UAE country expert witness, spoke with Hind Al-Bolooki from detention in Macedonia, pledging...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 12, 20193 min read
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United Nations considers next actions to find missing Princess Latifa after India and UAE’s failure
Geneva is a long way from the Arabian Gulf, but last Friday, a special closed session of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 20, 20186 min read
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FBI & UN investigating as illegal rendition of Dubai princess snowballs into dangerous new poli
UAE-India raid to capture Princess Latifa is spiralling into a new levels of disregard for legal protocols and International Law, as UAE...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 24, 20184 min read
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India seeking favours from UAE after their extrajudicial return of Dubai's runaway Princess Lati
India requests extradition of Christian Michel, after having breached international law in returning Princess Latifa to Dubai as a...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 22, 20184 min read
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Australia demands UAE respond to world's questions about missing princess & travel warnings
Last Sunday Australia’s most-watched and award winning television news program exposed the shocking story of Princess Latifa, daughter of...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 19, 20183 min read
614 views
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