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UAE Brands Dissidents as 'Terrorists,' Intensifying Repression

4/23/2025

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The United Arab Emirates has intensified its suppression of dissent by branding 11 political dissidents and their families as “terrorists.” Human Rights Watch reveals that these individuals were left in the dark about their designation. The UAE's sweeping counterterrorism laws enable such actions, severing ties with loved ones and imposing harsh consequences.

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The United Arab Emirates has intensified its suppression of dissent by branding 11 political dissidents and their families as “terrorists.” Human Rights Watch reveals that these individuals were left in the dark about their designation. The UAE's sweeping counterterrorism laws enable such actions, severing ties with loved ones and imposing harsh consequences.