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Four Years, No News: Two Prisoners of Conscience in UAE
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The UAE Detainees Advocacy Center marked four years of total silence regarding two prisoners of conscience, Mariam Al-Balushi and Amina Al-Abdoli, who remain imprisoned in the UAE.
According to a…
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How the Detention of Emirati Activists is Affecting Society’s Support for Palestine
Human rights groups have reported that the Emirati government has intentionally arrested and silenced activists to weaken public support for the Palestinian cause while fostering stronger ties with Israel.
The UAE Detainees Advocacy Center…
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Global Research Highlights Deadly Heat Hazards for UAE’s Migrant Workforce
Human rights researchers have highlighted that migrant workers in the UAE risk their lives by being forced to work up to 14 hours a day in deadly temperatures.
Equidem, a human rights organization, interviewed hundreds of…
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Prominent UAE Human Rights Defender Celebrates Eighth Birthday Behind Bars
Hamad Mansour, a prominent human rights defender in the UAE, spent his 55th birthday on October 22 behind bars for the eighth time since his arrest in March 2017.
For more than a decade, Mansour has been a prominent voice for human rights…
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UAE State Security Agency: Extensive History of Human Rights Violations
The UAE State Security Agency establishes a reality of systematic oppression, silencing voices and suppressing any dissent against government policies, in the absence of justice and respect for basic rights, compounded by weak judicial…
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UAE’s Online Freedom Ranked Low Globally, Labeled ‘Not Free’
The UAE ranked at the bottom of a global online freedom index, with the non-governmental organization "Freedom House" labeling it as "not free" in its recently published annual report.
The UAE scored just 30 out of 100 points on internet…
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UN Report Highlights Retaliatory Actions Against Human Rights Activists in the UAE
A UN report emphasizes retaliatory actions against human rights activists in the UAE, including those who collaborate with the UN and its representatives, amid the oppressive system enforced by Abu Dhabi.
The annual report by the UN…
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UAE Tightens Autocracy Through Digital Repression and Activism Bans
The UAE authorities have relied on digital repression and intrusive surveillance technologies, alongside advancements in network communication, to entrench autocracy and ban freedom of expression, assembly, and online platforms.
Compared…
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NBA’s UAE Games Accused of Concealing Violations, According to International Body
An international human rights organization has stated that hosting NBA games in the UAE may contribute to whitewashing the country's image and divert attention away from the human rights violations occurring both domestically and…
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Human Rights Activists in UAE Face Retaliation, Says UN Report
A UN report emphasizes retaliatory actions against human rights activists in the UAE, particularly those collaborating with the UN and its representatives, amid Abu Dhabi's oppressive system.
The annual report by the UN Assistant…
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