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Breaking news, press releases and expert analysis on legal issues, wrongful detentions, and travel risks in the UAE and surrounding regions. Our press releases are reported on television, radio and print media across the world.
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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
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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
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US former soldier terrified he will die in Dubai over fake debts
Milwaukie native Robert Dobbs served in the US military as an airborne sergeant before leaving to pursue a career as a teacher. 55 year...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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The UAE’s “double game” becoming dangerous for the West
The United Arab Emirates has long been a close ally of the United States, with the two countries cooperating on issues ranging from...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 20, 20236 min read
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Arrested for drugs in Dubai: Kaz Crossley highlights UAE drug laws
The recent arrest of Kaz Crossley has Dubai's drug laws and enforcement issues under the spotlight again. Detained in Dubai CEO Radha...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 18, 20234 min read
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Radha Stirling comments on on Love Island kaz arrest
The case of Kaz Crossley; arrested in Abu Dhabi enroute to Thailand yesterday over allegations of possessing and consuming drugs in 2020...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 17, 20233 min read
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Miss World criticised for selecting Dubai as 2023 pageant host
The Miss World pageant, the oldest beauty contest in the world, will be held in Dubai this year, according to organisers. The move is...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 15, 20234 min read
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UAE's Al Roeya censorship goes global with CNN deal
Al Roeya censorship goes global with CNN deal “There is no freedom of the press in the UAE,” says Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 6, 20223 min read
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Sportwashing: Sports as a vehicle for soft power by Radha Stirling for the Times of Israel
When Qatar insisted on hosting the World Cup, people's love of soccer again surpassed their disapproval of dictators, corruption, and...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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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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“Liz Truss UNFIT for PM” - Brits in Gulf prisons say
Gulf prisoners & human rights victims say “Liz Truss UNFIT for PM” “If she can’t even discharge her duties as Foreign Minister”, says a...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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Dubai: Arrested for drugs at airport. What can get you into trouble?
Drugs in Dubai. What can get you into trouble? The list is endless; Herbal tobacco, herb grinders, poppyseeds, cannabis smoked outside...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 12, 20223 min read
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Thousands of Brits arrested in Dubai every year for insane 'cybercrimes' like rude texts
Originally By John James in The Daily Star 08:05, 27 MAY 2022 - UPDATED08:12, 27 MAY 2022 A prominent human rights campaigner has warned...
Detained in Dubai
May 27, 20224 min read
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Steve Long Freed
Steve Long, the man who was arrested in Abu Dhabi because he was afraid, returns to England. The special forces veteran was arrested at...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 11, 20223 min read
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Israeli woman sentenced to death - Radha Stirling issues statement
In a statement today, Detained in Dubai CEO Radha Stirling who has dealt with numerous drugs related cases, commented on the recent death...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 6, 20222 min read
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Steve Long Transferred to Al Wathba Prison Where Family Fears "He Will Die"
Steve Long, the British veteran and paramedic whose background working with bomb disposal units caused him to have a mental breakdown in...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 10, 20224 min read
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“UK’s Top Diplomatic Priority” - UAE’s Torture of British Citizen, Albert Douglas
“UK’s Top Diplomatic Priority” - UAE’s Torture of British Citizen, Albert Douglas The British Government now consider tortured Brit...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 7, 20225 min read
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US Veteran Stuck in Prison After Dubai “loses passport”
Afghanistan veteran and PTSD sufferer, Shannon Johnston, held in Dubai debtors prison because authorities “lost his passport”. “My father...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 27, 20222 min read
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Stirling calls for evacuation of British prisoners in UAE
The unthinkable is happening right now in the UAE. After decades as one of the few countries in the Arabian Gulf to not be targeted in...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 26, 20223 min read
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Today: Abu Dhabi prison shakes as prisoners on frontline of drone strikes
Today: Abu Dhabi prison shakes as prisoners on frontline of drone strikes Reports from Abu Dhabi prison confirm the building was...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 25, 20222 min read
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