Man tortured in Dubai detention – human rights group
A British national, Ryan Pepper, has been detained in Dubai for over seven months, facing allegations of torture and mistreatment. Human rights group Detained in Dubai reported that he has been beaten and psychologically abused while in custody. The UK government is in contact with his family and is raising concerns with local authorities regarding his treatment.
- ▪Ryan Pepper has been detained in Dubai without explanation or meaningful legal access for over seven months.
- ▪He has allegedly suffered beatings and psychological abuse during his imprisonment.
- ▪His family fears for his safety, stating he was held in isolation for about 20 days.
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Man tortured in Dubai detention – human rights group7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoshua AskewSouth EastSuppliedRyan Pepper, from Kent, has been beaten, threatened and psychologically abused, according to Detained in DubaiA British national has been detained in Dubai "without explanation, meaningful legal access or private communication with his family" for more than seven months, a human rights group has said.Ryan Pepper, from Ashford in Kent, has allegedly been beaten, threatened and psychologically abused while imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to Detained in Dubai.The 27-year-old has been taken to hospital due to injuries, which are believed to be linked to assaults in custody, the group added.The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been…
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