Bahrain resumes detainee torture, says rights group
Bahrain had ended the practice a decade ago, but resumed it in 2007, says Human Rights Watch.
February 8, 2010 8:14
Abuse, torture, rape – and exile
Critics of the Iranian regime are enduring torture and enforced exile. Trends magazine examines how even old family ties and privilege offer no protection.
January 20, 2010 4:36UAE minister rejects calls to review court’s ruling in Sheikh Issa case
The UAE foreign minister rejected calls from the US government to review the acquittal…
January 12, 2010 4:20
Royal ruling to be out soon
Abuse allegations leveled against Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, an Abu Dhabi royal, caught the world’s attention this year. The court is expected to give a verdict in the case in January 2010.
December 22, 2009 2:17
Tortured to death
An “Asian” maid working in Saudi Arabia was tortured and beaten to death by her Saudi employers. They claim she failed to follow their orders, reports Arab News.
August 25, 2009 11:38
British politician accuses govt of outsourcing torture to Pakistan
Conservative David Davis, a British opposition politician, accused the British government and intelligence agents of 'outsourcing'...
July 8, 2009 1:59
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43