Emirates Centre for Human Rights

Second Emirati Activist Charged with State Security Crime for Tweeting about Political Trial

echr — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:30:23 +0000

Second Emirati Activist Charged with State Security Crime for Tweeting about Political Trial PDF Version Waleed al-Shehhi, Emirati political activist, has been charged with ‘violating public order’ for criticizing the trial of 94 political activists and could face up to fifteen years in prison. Arrested on May 11th 2013, al-Shehhi has used his Twitter …

Fresh Arrests of Online Activists in the United Arab Emirates

echr — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:38:58 +0000

Fresh Arrests of Online Activists in the United Arab Emirates PDF Version Waleed al-Shehhi Waleed al-Shehhi, online activist from Ajman, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Al-Shehhi was arrested in the evening of May 11th by security services in Ajman and is being held at an unknown location. Al-Shehhi works for …

Seventh Trial Session Summary: UAE 94

echr — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:00:42 +0000

Seventh Trial Session Summary: UAE 94 Seventh Trial Session Summary – Word Document The seventh trial session in the case of the UAE 94 took place on April 30th between 10:30 and 14:30. Dr. Mohamed al-Roken, one of the defendants and a renowned human rights lawyer, stated that the State Security Procescution are forging …

Trial Observation Report: UAE 94

echr — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:24:41 +0000

Trial Observation Report: UAE 94 Trial Observation Report: UAE 94 (PDF) An observation report has been released today detailing the findings of a team of lawyers who attempted to attend the trial of the 94 individuals charged with setting up an organisation to ‘overthrow the state’ in the United Arab Emirates. The 94 defendants, …

Summary of the sixth trial session in the UAE 94 case

echr — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:40:32 +0000

Summary of the sixth trial session in the UAE 94 case PDF Version The session began at 10:30 and ended at 13:45. Defendants appeared wearing national dress apart from four detainees being held at al-Wathba prison who refused to in protest at perceived abuse of their legal rights. Defendants refused to be seated due to them not …

Abdulla al-Hadidi sentenced to 10 months in prison for tweeting about the trial of the ‘UAE 94’

echr — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:45:00 +0000

Abdulla al-Hadidi sentenced to 10 months in prison for tweeting about the trial of the ‘UAE 94’ PDF Version On April 8th 2013 the Court of First Instance in Abu Dhabi convicted Abdulla al-Hadidi of ‘spreading false information’ about the trial of the UAE 94 on Twitter and sentenced him to ten months in prison. …

رسالة الى القمة العربية

echr — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:12:51 +0000

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم يقول الله تعالى: ﴿ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَأْمُرُكُمْ أَنْ تُؤَدُّوا الْأَمَانَاتِ إِلَى أَهْلِهَا وَإِذَا حَكَمْتُمْ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ أَنْ تَحْكُمُوا بِالْعَدْلِ ﴾ النساء 58. السادة أصحاب الفخامة رؤساء و حكام و شيوخ الدول العربية في القمة العربية المنعقدة في العاصمة الدوحة السلام عليكم و رحمة الله نبارك لكم انعقاد القمة العربية الرابعة و …

Restrictions Tighten on UAE Trial of Political Activists as Families Banned from Court Room & Relatives Set to be Arrested

echr — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:54:20 +0000

Restrictions Tighten on UAE Trial of Political Activists as Families Banned from Court Room & Relatives Set to be Arrested PDF Version UAE authorities have told families of the ninety-four political activists on trial accused of sedition that they will not be allowed to attend the next court session, due to be held …

Urgent Action Appeal: The Life of Ahmed Ghaith Al-Suweidi is in Grave Danger

echr — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:18:20 +0000

Urgent Action Appeal: The Life of Ahmed Ghaith Al-Suweidi is in Grave Danger PDF Version The Emirates Centre for Human Rights is extremely concerned for the safety of Ahmed Ghaith al-Suweidi. He has appeared in poor physical and mental condition in court, where is being tried on charges of sedition. Throughout both court sessions …

Summary of Second Trial Session in UAE 94 Case

echr — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:40:29 +0000

Summary of Second Trial Session in UAE 94 Case March 11th, 2013 PDF Version In addition to the 61 already in detention, 9 of the defendants who were on a list of absconders were present in court after being arrested in recent days. All 9 pleaded not guilty to the charges. Dr. Ahmed Saleh al-Hammadi, …