Human rights violations

The UAE has been identified as a leading perpetrator of cross-border repression in the Arab world through arbitrary extraditions targeting peaceful dissidents and human rights defenders. A coalition of 15 human rights organizations…
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Mohammed bin Zayed Faces War Crimes and Terrorism Financing Allegations in France UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed was pursued by allegations of war crimes and terrorism financing during his recent visit to France, where the French…
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In its 2024 annual report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) challenged the UAE's portrayal of itself as a beacon of tolerance and openness, highlighting the country's repressive actions, including unjust trials and the persecution of activists and…
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Human rights violations are rampant in the UAE against foreign nationals, including elderly individuals, such as a 70-year-old British businessman. Ryan Cornelius, a British businessman imprisoned in Dubai for years, revealed that prison…
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Human rights violations, including enforced disappearances, torture, and arbitrary detention, have been long-standing practices in the UAE, often employed as tools to suppress and punish peaceful dissent According to MENA Human Rights…
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The British newspaper The Telegraph shed light on the UAE's grand New Year's Eve fireworks displays and extravagant spending, which it described as an effort to enhance the country’s global image while overshadowing its significant human…
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The UAE Detainees Advocacy Center has expressed its support for the recent release of tens of thousands of prisoners from Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, offering solidarity with their families who have endured years of hardship and…
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UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, Mary Lawlor, has decried the "appalling reality of political convictions" targeting peaceful dissidents in the UAE, criticizing Abu Dhabi's relentless crackdown on calls for reform and rights…
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UAE authorities take pride in projecting an image of modernity, often using extensive propaganda to gloss over their shortcomings after achieving significant advancements in urban development, services, and infrastructure. Abu Dhabi…
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Observers have noted a strong connection between the UAE’s backing of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces militias and Abu Dhabi’s intentions to exploit the country’s vast agricultural and mineral wealth. Despite providing $70 million to UN…
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