UAE: US, UK Should Criticize Dissident Arrests

United States and United Kingdom officials should call on the United Arab Emirates to release unconditionally scores of peaceful critics, Human Rights Watch and other human rights groups said today. The detainees are being held solely for expressing views critical of the UAE government or being associated with a peaceful opposition group. Both the US and the UK have extensive trade, investment, and military ties with the UAE.  (Beirut) – United States and United Kingdom officials should call on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to release unconditionally scores of peaceful critics, Human…

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