United Arab Emirates - After another hearing, detained blogger's trial adjourned again

Reporters without borders

Another hearing was held in the trial of the blogger Ahmed Mansoor and four other activists before the federal supreme court in Abu Dhabi on 26 September and, like the previous hearings, it was held behind closed doors. The five defendants, who are pleading not guilty, complained of harassment and attacks in prison. They also requested that the trial be open to the public and that they should be allowed access to the prosecution case file. These requests were denied. After hearing (...)

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