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Detained in Dubai
Apr 11, 20233 min read
Gupta Brothers: UAE Extraditions more “Quid Pro Quo” than rule of law.
When South Africa ratified an extradition treaty with the UAE in 2018, officials assumed this would fast track requests like the Gupta...
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Detained in Dubai
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Can I transit through Dubai if I have a debt?
A common question of former UAE expats and one that should be asked before travel: Countless people over the years have been arrested...
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Detained in Dubai
Jan 24, 20235 min read
Indian nationals risk arbitrary detention, Interpol abuse in UAE
Indian citizens are more likely to be imprisoned in the UAE than in any other country in the world. “There are over 8,000 Indian...
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 29, 20223 min read
Egyptian-American political commentator freed from UAE custody, returns home
Following a high-profile campaign to secure the freedom of Egyptian-American Sherif Osman after his arrest in Dubai over his criticism of...
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 12, 20224 min read
Sherif Osman case highlights America’s dwindling influence in the Middle East
When the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s, the United States was the last superpower standing, and then-President George H.W....
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 29, 20222 min read
“My Iraq Prison Hell” - Brian Glendinning talks to Radha Stirling
After two months of prison hell, Brian opens up and he's angry at Qatar's "disgusting" World Cup. Scottish construction engineer, Brian...
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 28, 20223 min read
Stirling hails progress in detention of American over Egypt criticism
Urgent diplomatic intervention required. American citizen Sherif Osman, who was arrested in Dubai earlier this month and faces...
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 24, 20223 min read
Egypt issues Red Notice against American for criticising government"
US citizen arrested in Dubai after exercising legal free speech in America American citizen and former army captain, Sherif Osman, has...
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Detained in Dubai
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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Detained in Dubai
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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Detained in Dubai
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...
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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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Detained in Dubai
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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Detained in Dubai
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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Detained in Dubai
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Qatari Ambassador receives MP for Brian Glendinning
Mr Douglas Chapman, MP for Dumferline and West Fife visited the Qatar Embassy yesterday to hand deliver a letter. He was welcomed by...
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 24, 20223 min read
Abusive Saudi initiated UAE Interpol Red Notice Deleted by Radha Stirling
Abusive Interpol Red Notice Deleted by Interpol and extradition crisis consultant, Radha Stirling When a Jordanian business owner was...
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 18, 20223 min read
Family distraught after call from Baghdad jail: Brian Glendinning
Family distraught after call from Baghdad jail: Brian Glendinning “He’s not well. He has no energy. I really think he’s given up. The...
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 11, 20224 min read
Scottish man detained in Iraq sentenced to 2 years in Qatar jail ‘likely to be extradited’
British citizen Brian Glendinning was to start work on a construction engineering contract in Basra last month, when he was abruptly...
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Detained in Dubai
Sep 5, 20223 min read
Asylum Applications - Withholding of removal - Expert testimony on human rights violations
Asylum applications are difficult at the best of times. But what happens when there is an Interpol Red Notice active or a trumped up...
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Detained in Dubai
Aug 31, 20223 min read
Interpol Red Notices Damage Reputations: How to Recover.
Interpol Red Notice reports have a devastating effect on people’s lives. Victims can lose their visa status, employment, security...
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