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– Two Emirati academics and activists held by authorities (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News January 25, 2017

Dr. Abulkhaleq Abdulla was arrested on 16 January by state security forces in the UAE. His whereabouts are unknown at present. Dr. Naser Bin Ghaith is on trial and suffering from ill-treatment in prison.
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