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UAE authorities disappear and deport Baloch man to Pakistan where he faces torture

UAE authorities disappear and deport Baloch man to Pakistan where he faces torture

On January 26, 2022, at around 7:30 pm, six Emirati security officials, dressed in civilian clothing arrived in three cars at the building where Abdul Hafeez Ramzan and his family were residing. Two of these officials identified themselves as belonging to the Security Industry Regularity Agency (SIRA), while four of the officials identified themselves as members of the Dubai Police’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

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“UAE94” detainee Abdulsalam al-Marzooqi recharged with establishing a terrorist organisation during the “UAE 84” mass trial

“UAE94” detainee Abdulsalam al-Marzooqi recharged with establishing a terrorist organisation during the “UAE 84” mass trial

In March 2011, the UAE carried out a comprehensive crackdown on the Reform and Social Guidance Association (al-Islah). In 2013, the UAE then engaged in a controversial mass trial of 94 individuals commonly referred to as the “UAE94”; 94 intellectuals, activists, and human rights defenders who had openly criticised the Emirati government. All of them were accused of having ties with al-Islah.

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Detainee Hassan al-Jabri re-charged on new terrorism charges during the “UAE 84” mass trial

Detainee Hassan al-Jabri re-charged on new terrorism charges during the “UAE 84” mass trial

In March 2011, the UAE carried out a comprehensive crackdown on the Reform and Social Guidance Association (al-Islah). Al-Jabri saw his citizenship revoked on December 4, 2011, as did many other activists that called for increased political participation and constitutional reform earlier in 2011.

In 2013, the UAE then engaged in a controversial mass trial of 94 individuals commonly referred to as the “UAE94”; 94 intellectuals, activists, and human rights defenders who had openly criticised the Emirati government. All of them were accused of having ties with al-Islah.

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“UAE94” detainee Khalid al-Shaiba al-Nuaimi resentenced for allegedly establishing a terrorist organisation in “UAE84” new mass trial

“UAE94” detainee Khalid al-Shaiba al-Nuaimi resentenced for allegedly establishing a terrorist organisation in “UAE84” new mass trial

In March 2011, the UAE carried out a comprehensive crackdown on the Reform and Social Guidance Association (al-Islah). In 2013, the UAE then engaged in a controversial mass trial of 94 individuals commonly referred to as the “UAE94”; 94 intellectuals, activists, and human rights defenders who had openly criticised the Emirati government. All of them were accused of having ties with al-Islah.

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“UAE94” detainee Mohammed Al Sidiq detained indefinitely under pretext of “rehabilitation needs”

“UAE94” detainee Mohammed Al Sidiq detained indefinitely under pretext of “rehabilitation needs”

In March 2011, the UAE carried out a comprehensive crackdown on the Reform and Social Guidance Association (Al Islah). Al Sidiq, a member of Al Islah himself, and a political dissident, saw his citizenship revoked on December 4, 2011, as did many other activists that called for increased political participation and constitutional reform earlier in 2011.

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“UAE94” detainee Omran Al Harthi re-tried under new terrorism charges in the “UAE84” mass trial

“UAE94” detainee Omran Al Harthi re-tried under new terrorism charges in the “UAE84” mass trial

In March 2011, the UAE carried out a comprehensive crackdown on the Reform and Social Guidance Association (Al Islah). In 2013, the UAE then engaged in a controversial mass trial of 94 individuals commonly referred to as the “UAE94”; 94 intellectuals, activists, and human rights defenders who had openly criticised the Emirati government. All of them were accused of having ties with Al Islah.

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