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Canadian Detained for 642 Days in the UAE Has Been Acquitted, But Isn't Free Yet
Salim Alaradi was facing charges of supporting Libya’s national transition council after the Arab Spring. He and his three Libyan co-accused cheered and embraced in the courtroom upon hearing the news.
Terror Charges Dropped Against Canadian Allegedly Tortured in the Emirates
The charges against Salim Alaradi of supporting and funding terrorist organizations were replaced with new, less severe charges of raising donations without permission of the UAE government and sending supplies to a group in Libya.
UN Demands Release of Canadian and Americans Allegedly Tortured in the Emirates
The trial of Salim Alaradi, Kamal Ahmed Al Darrat and his son Mohamed Kamal Al Darrat is slated to begin today in an Abu Dhabi court that is closed to the public.
After 17 Months in UAE Custody, Canadian Charged With Supporting Terrorism
In his first court appearance Monday, Salim Alaradi heard he is facing three charges of funding, supporting and cooperating with terrorist organizations.
Canadian Detained in UAE for 17 Months Could Face Terror Charges
“These are hallmarks of a trial process that is definitely tilted in favor of the state, and for obvious reasons Mr. Alaradi’s family is deeply concerned,” Paul Champ, his lawyer, said.
Canadian Teenager Pleads for Release of Father Detained in UAE
Salim Alaradi, who holds dual Libyan and Canadian citizenship, was swept up by UAE authorities last year, among other individuals. He has been detained for more than 280 days without charge and has been tortured, his family alleges.