United Arab Emirates (UAE): Arbitrary detention of prominent writer and human rights defender reaches three months
Ahmed Mansoor al-Shehhi (أحمد منصور الشحي), a 47 year-old Emirati citizen, was reportedly arrested by dozens of uniformed security agents who broke into his home in the city of Ajman.… More
PEN Appeal: Ahmed Mansoor and Nasser Bin Gheith
December 2, 2011 Vice-President and Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Co-Chair of the Higher National Security Council Office of the Prime Minister POB 2838, Dubai, UAE Fax: +971 4 3531974 Minister of Interior Lt-General Sheikh… More
Internet Writers Released
Internet writers Ahmed Mansoor and Nasser Bin Gheith were released on November 28, 2011, under a presidential pardon, a day after they had been convicted and sentenced to three… More
Internet Writers Detained; Fears for Safety
PEN International is seriously concerned about the detention of Internet writers Ahmad Mansour and Nasser Bin Gheith, who are facing charges for their dissident activities and writings. More
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