Citizenship Revocation

The arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram app, has brought the UAE’s practice of selectively granting citizenship and residency back into the spotlight. Abu Dhabi authorities use these privileges as both an enticement and a…
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The UAE has long relied on revoking citizenship as its most discreet and preferred means of punishing and repressing political dissent, particularly against activists and dissidents. Human rights activist Jenan al-Marzooqi noted in an…
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