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Regional Instability Could Trigger Economic Knock On Effects in Dubai, Warns Radha Stirling
Regional Instability Could Trigger Economic Knock On Effects in Dubai, Warns Radha Stirling

Albert Douglas Campaign
Mar 44 min read


UAE Warning: Iran Social Posts Could Land You in Jail
If you are currently in the UAE:
• Avoid posting commentary about the conflict or regional politics
• Do not share unverified footage or security related images
• Refrain from filming government or military locations
• Exercise extreme caution in private messaging apps

Albert Douglas Campaign
Mar 33 min read


Explosions Over Dubai Spark Fear
John Murphy, stuck in the UAE, homeless and sheltering in a Carrefour car park during the attacks

Albert Douglas Campaign
Mar 12 min read


Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem “Tip of Iceberg” says UAE Human Rights Expert
The dismissal of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, long-time chairman and chief executive of DP World, has been described as “the tip of the iceberg” by Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai and a recognised UAE country expert witness.

Albert Douglas Campaign
Feb 163 min read


Tortured London Grandfather Pursues UAE
A 63 year old London grandfather returned home after years in hellish Dubai prison where he was beaten, tortured and subjected to egregious human rights abuses. The successful entrepreneur was released after an intense campaign led by his son, Wolfgang Douglas, and Radha Stirling, the founder of Detained in Dubai.

Albert Douglas Campaign
Feb 33 min read


18 Years Fighting Injustice: Detained in Dubai's Unbreakable Legacy
Human Rights Leader Radha Stirling reflects on 18 years on service Detained in Dubai celebrates EIGHTEEN years of incredible work! Wow! Detained in Dubai is now 18 years old and has helped more than twenty five thousand people over its nearly two decades of operation. “It’s hard to believe it was 18 years ago that my friend and colleague was arrested in Dubai. It almost feels like yesterday”, reflects Detained in Dubai founder Radha Stirling . “I am endlessly grateful tha

Albert Douglas Campaign
Jan 255 min read


British Grandfather FREED from Dubai - Home for Christmas
London, UK: Tortured British Grandfather FREED from Dubai jail and Home for Christmas

Albert Douglas Campaign
Dec 27, 20254 min read


Tortured Grandfather to be freed from Dubai jail after UN ruling
Albert Douglas, left, set to be released for Christmas. Radha Stirling, right, of Detained in Dubai worked with the United Nations to secure his release. United Nations Rules UAE must free and compensate British Grandfather beaten and tortured in prison. Family expects Albert will be home for Christmas. The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) has issued a landmark ruling (attached) in the case of British citizen Albert Douglas , finding that his impr

Albert Douglas Campaign
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Detained in Dubai - 17 Years of Service
Human rights and legal organisation, Detained in Dubai, has saved countless lives over its 17 years of service.

Albert Douglas Campaign
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Lee Bradley Brown jury verdict
Lee Bradley Brown Inquest jury verdict - Death in Dubai Police Custody After a 5 day Inquest into the death of Lee Bradley Brown at Bur...

Albert Douglas Campaign
Nov 4, 20223 min read


Oil & Rights: Truss on the Gulf
Oil & Rights: Truss policies follow familiar model. Although the UK has been on a political rollercoaster the past few years, is it...

Albert Douglas Campaign
Oct 13, 20223 min read


HELL ON EARTH I’m trapped in Dubai jail for crime I didn’t commit
Guards kick my head like a football & I have to drink toilet water Tom Hussey 8 Sep 2022 in The Sun Albert Douglas says he is trapped inside a prison in the UAE for a crime he allegedly didn't commit A BRIT grandad trapped in a Dubai jail has told of the horror conditions as he claimed guards kick his head "like a football" and he has to drink toilet water to survive. Albert Douglas described conditions in the maximum security jail as “medieval” and "demonic" as he continues

Albert Douglas Campaign
Sep 8, 20223 min read


Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? The Gulf in Justice Podcast asks Brits detained abroad
Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? GULF IN JUSTICE PODCAST asks Brits detained abroad Gulf prisoners & human rights victims say “Liz...

Albert Douglas Campaign
Jul 28, 20224 min read


FCDO failure in Albert Douglas case
Grandfather Albert Douglas has been held as an economic hostage in Dubai. He has been beaten, tortured and denied his medication, but the...

Albert Douglas Campaign
Mar 27, 20223 min read


Capital flight to UAE undermines human rights
Originally written for and published on The Times of Israel Blogs March 25th, 2022 Anyone concerned about human rights issues must...

Albert Douglas Campaign
Mar 25, 20225 min read


FCDO Responsibilities: Are Conflicting Goals Diminishing Efficacy?
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) with its 14,000 staff is tasked with promoting British interests abroad but the...

Albert Douglas Campaign
Mar 23, 20226 min read


'Foreign Office Fails Brits Detained Abroad' Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe latest to criticise FCDO
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is the latest Brit to criticise Foreign Office for their incompetency and dwindling diplomatic influence in the...

Albert Douglas Campaign
Mar 21, 20226 min read


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s 6-year detention highlights Britain’s diminished diplomatic influence
“Britain’s diplomatic power is greatly diminished in the Middle East, either due to reduced prestige or lack of trying,” says Radha...

Albert Douglas Campaign
Mar 17, 20223 min read


Dubai Police “Human Rights Captain” Meets Albert Douglas
“Nobody in the prison has ever heard of Dubai Police having a human rights captain so this must be a new thing”, reported Albert Douglas...

Albert Douglas Campaign
Mar 2, 20222 min read


British grandfather left in tears over transfer prison where he was beaten
Grandfather Albert Douglas was left in tears, saying final goodbyes to his distressed family after being told he would be transferred to...

Albert Douglas Campaign
Feb 23, 20223 min read


