UAE authorities retaliated against human rights activist: HRW
Rights group says Emirati authorities punished Ahmed Mansoor after media published letter in which he detailed abuses.
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Rights group says Emirati authorities punished Ahmed Mansoor after media published letter in which he detailed abuses.
Governments should immediately urge UAE authorities to allow independent and international monitors access to check on the safety of Mansoor and other detained human rights defenders.
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