Liquidators for a feeder fund that invested in Bernard Madoff’s ponzi scheme filed suit against the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) ADIA had invested large fund with Mr Madoff, by way of the Fairfield Sentry Fund. According to a media report, Fairfield Sentry Fund had more than $7 billion invested with Mr Madoff and was [...]
Human Rights Watch believe the detention of Ahmed Mansoor is aimed at scaring and intimidating others in the UAE who may wish to make public their demands for democratic reforms. While other governments in the region are discussing democratic reforms, the UAE government is digging in its heels and sticking to outmoded repressive ploys. Before [...]
After my imprisonment in Al-Wathba where I was beaten drugged and starved on a daily basis for 4 months I have put together a small team of underground workers whereby we can help those currently detained under this horrific regime of undetermined Sharia Law and the prison confines. Please contact me if you need any [...]
UAE: Human rights defender Mr Hasan Mohammed Hasan Al Hammadi detained 07 Feb, 2011, United Arab Emirates On Friday evening the 4th of Feb 2011, the UAE State Security has arrested UAE human rights defender Hasan Mohammed Hasan Al Hammadi from his house in the city of Khor Fakkhan. Front Line has received information suggesting [...]
It’s really worth looking into the matter. Here in this case, the UAE authority cowardly committed cruelty and discrimination against a victim of police brutality. On the other hand, both the courts in Abu Dhabi, including Supreme Court, the legal court of appeal, were fully satisfied and praised the conduct of the victim throughout the [...]
Twilight is swift near the equator. As the cloud castles on the western horizon turn a tandoori red, the children are hurrying the goats into the thorn enclosure that keeps them from the leopards. A Masai elder passes on the path up the hill, striding easily into the slope. His purple plaid wraps him from [...]
Jabir P.K. (Source: A representation submitted by Jabir P.K., to the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India on Nov.28, 1997) A bilateral extradition treaty is on the anvil with the Government of India and United Arab Emirates (UAE). At this juncture, this article is relevant and throws some light on its consequent repercussions. It [...]
