United Arab Emirates: further information on: fear of torture / fear of refoulement and new medical concern: Sheikh 'Abd al-Mun'im al-'Ali

Index Number: MDE 25/001/1996
Date Published: 26 January 1996
Categories: Middle East And North Africa, UAE

Sheikh 'Abd al-Mun'im al-'Ali, a possible prisoner of conscience, has now been held in incommunicado detention for more than one year. AI is seriously concerned at his prolonged detention without charge or trial, and fears that he remains at risk of ill-treatment.