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Nov 23, 20222 min read

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...

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Nov 19, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning’s emotional reunion with family at Edinburgh Airport

Brian was welcomed home this morning at Edinburgh’s airport in an emotional reunion with his loving family and friends. He was met by his...

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Nov 18, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning flight delayed

Storms in Iraq have prevented Brian Glendinning from returning to Scotland today as scheduled. “I spoke with Brian last night just before...

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Nov 17, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning to arrive in Edinburgh tomorrow

After two months in Iraqi jail, the Scottish construction engineer is due to arrive at Edinburgh airport tomorrow. He will be greeted by...

Detained in Dubai

Nov 14, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning FREED from Iraq jail

“I am thrilled to announce that British construction engineer Brian Glendinning has been released from Baghdad jail today”, said IPEX...

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Nov 10, 20223 min read

British prisoner in Iraq pleads Rishi Sunak for help

After two months in Baghdad jail, British father of three pleads for Rishi Sunak to help get him home. The construction engineer has been...

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Nov 8, 20223 min read

Iraq awaits diplomatic note from Qatar to release Brian Glendinning

Scottish construction engineer Brian Glendinning has been locked up for two months in egregious conditions in a Baghdad jail after Qatar...

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Nov 11, 20213 min read

“Radha Stirling & Peter Tatchell: MPs wined and dined by Qatari royals in £4,000 ‘freebie’”

The four members were hosted by an equestrian club with close ties to the state’s ruling family, whose record on human rights has been...