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Interpol Director referred to International Criminal Court
A criminal referral has been made to the ICC by human rights group, Due Process International. The claim, prepared by Dr Jonathan Levy,...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 2, 20234 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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“Sheikh Mohammed - Save my husband
Naomi Douglas has sent a desperate plea and clemency request to Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, begging him to be merciful upon her husband...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 26, 20213 min read
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Danielle Jeffries thanks Radha Stirling following return to Miami from Dubai
"My name is Danielle Jeffries. Thankfully, Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai generated media coverage for my case, which was then...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 31, 20211 min read
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UAE influence a human rights catastrophe
Two US citizens and one Emirati have been charged with acting and conspiring to act as agents of the UAE between April 2016 and April...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 22, 20214 min read
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“Don’t support Dubai Expo”, warn British investors
Escalating diplomatic efforts for Brit detained in Dubai British investors have warned businesses and investors to avoid Dubai Expo over...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 13, 20214 min read
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USA Today says FBI helped Dubai capture princess
USA today issued a report that the FBI assisted Dubai to capture Princess Latifa, US citizen Hervé Jaubert and his crew, from his US...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 7, 20213 min read
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“Please save his life Sheikh Mohammed”, pleads wife of Dubai detainee
“Please save his life Sheikh Mohammed”, pleads wife of Dubai detainee In a heartfelt letter hand delivered to the UAE Embassy in London,...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 2, 20214 min read
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Sheikh Mohammed’s right hand man faces English justice tomorrow
Sheikh Mohammed’s right hand man faces English High Court on Tuesday the 25th of May. The Emirati elite and Sheikh Mohammed’s advisor...
Detained in Dubai
May 24, 20212 min read
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Calls for Sheikh Mohammed to save Russian cancer victim’s life.
Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai has written a letter to Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, enclosing a heart breaking...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 6, 20212 min read
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Etoum case proves blood is not thicker than politics in the Middle East
Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, issued the following statement: “The UAE jailed a Jordanian activist in February, with a...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 4, 20213 min read
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‘Quid Pro Quo UAE’ using diplomacy to expand powers
“It was nothing short of shocking to see the UAE hand over British national Christian Michel immediately upon India’s unlawful attack of...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 9, 20214 min read
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Family of Emirates air hostess appeals to Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed to help detained 23 year old,
In a compassionate appeal to the ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, Danielle Crawford reveals their family’s trauma over her...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 10, 20204 min read
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Detained in Dubai warns Brits in Dubai may face retaliatory harassment
Warning to British nationals in Dubai after ruler confirmed international criminal by UK High Court judgment in Princess Haya case....
Detained in Dubai
Mar 7, 20205 min read
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Radha Stirling, appointed by Latifa before her abduction, responds to British court ruling
Princess Latifa called on Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai from onboard the vessel she escaped on with spy Hervé Jaubert to help...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 5, 20204 min read
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Detained in Dubai appoints QC John Cooper in Princess Latifa case
Acting as Sheikha Latifa Al Maktoum’s legal representatives, Detained in Dubai and Captain Hervé Jaubert have instructed internationally...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 31, 20193 min read
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