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Cop28 in Dubai: detention risk warning at UN climate summit

The emirate brands itself as a travel hub open to the world, but has seen a string of high-profile detentions of activists

The Guardian - UK

American appeals money laundering conviction in UAE, lawyer says

American appeals money laundering conviction in UAE, lawyer says

U.S. citizen and civil rights attorney Asim Ghafoor has appealed to a United Arab Emirates court his conviction for money laundering, his lawyer said on Friday, a week after he was released from detention there and returned to the United States.

US lawyer released after UAE money laundering conviction

US lawyer released after UAE money laundering conviction

Asim Ghafoor, a prominent civil rights lawyer, was arrested while he was in transit through Dubai airport last month.

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Ex-Khashoggi lawyer Asim Ghafoor freed in UAE after money laundering conviction

US citizen released after paying fine as United Arab Emirates court confiscates $4.9m it says illegally moved through country

The Guardian - AU

UAE court lifts prison term for American convicted of money laundering

A United Arab Emirates court has lifted a prison sentence but upheld a conviction on money laundering charges for U.S. citizen and civil rights attorney Asim Ghafoor, who was detained while transiting through Dubai last month, the Judicial Department and a lawyer for Ghafoor said on Wednesday.

U.S. officials attended detained American's hearing in UAE, State Dept says

U.S. embassy officials attended U.S. citizen and rights lawyer Asim Ghafoor's hearing in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, a State Department official said, adding that his next hearing was scheduled for Wednesday.

US announces military sale to UAE after authorities detain Khashoggi’s attorney in Dubai

Move comes after Joe Biden patches things up with MBS on controversial trip

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Morning mail: ‘Shocking’ environment scorecard, fake Aboriginal souvenirs, health staff under Covid pressure

Morning mail: ‘Shocking’ environment scorecard, fake Aboriginal souvenirs, health staff under Covid pressure

Tuesday: New report reveals many Australians ecosystems are showing signs of collapse. Plus: why Home & Away beat Neighbours in soap battle

The Guardian - AU

Biden accuses Saudi officials of lying after claims they ‘didn’t hear’ him confront MBS over Khashoggi murder

Biden accuses Saudi officials of lying after claims they ‘didn’t hear’ him confront MBS over Khashoggi murder

Saudi officials gave conflicting accounts of Saudi crown prince’s meeting with President Joe Biden

The Independent UK

Jamal Khashoggi’s American lawyer sentenced to three years in UAE prison following detention at airport

Jamal Khashoggi’s American lawyer sentenced to three years in UAE prison following detention at airport

UAE state media reported that Asim Ghafoor was convicted of tax evasion and money laundering

The Independent UK

Jamal Khashoggi’s US lawyer sentenced to three years following detention in UAE

Jamal Khashoggi’s US lawyer sentenced to three years following detention in UAE

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The Independent UK

Biden poses for ‘family photo’ with Saudi Crown Prince MBS after clash over Khashoggi murder

Biden poses for ‘family photo’ with Saudi Crown Prince MBS after clash over Khashoggi murder

Biden administration officials forced to defend the president’s decision to meet with MBS after he vowed to make Saudi Arabia a ‘pariah’ on the 2020 campaign trail

The Independent UK

American lawyer who defended murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi detained in the UAE

American lawyer who defended murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi detained in the UAE

President Joe Biden invited UAE President Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit the United States as the two leaders sat down together on Saturday

The Independent UK

UAE detains U.S. lawyer for Khashoggi on money laundering charges

UAE detains U.S. lawyer for Khashoggi on money laundering charges

United Arab Emirates authorities have detained Asim Ghafoor, a U.S. citizen and civil rights attorney who previously served as a lawyer for slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi, said U.S.-based rights group DAWN of whose board Ghafoor is a member.

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