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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 87” trial

“UAE94” detainee Abdulsalam al-Marzooqi recharged with establishing a terrorist organisation during the “UAE 87” 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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Abdullah Al Shamsi released following more than two and a half years of arbitrary detention

Abdullah Al Shamsi released following more than two and a half years of arbitrary detention

Abdullah Awad Salim Al Shamsi, was attending high school in the United Arab Emirates when he was arrested by state security forces, without a warrant, at 11 a.m. on August 18, 2018. Al Shamsi was subsequently held incommunicado in a secret detention facility for over six months, before being transferred to Al Wathba prison, Abu Dhabi.

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“UAE94” detainee Hasan al-Jabri recharged with new terrorism crimes during the COP28

“UAE94” detainee Hasan al-Jabri recharged with new terrorism crimes during the COP28

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-Nuaimi recharged with 'establishing a terrorist organisation' in "UAE87" trial

“UAE94” detainee Khalid al-Nuaimi recharged with 'establishing a terrorist organisation' in "UAE87" 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 detained indefinitely under pretext of “rehabilitation needs”

“UAE94” detainee Omran Al Harthi 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). 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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