United Arab Emirates (UAE) / Libya: Further information on Incommunicado detention / "disappearance", fear of forcible return

Index Number: MDE 25/004/2001
Date Published: 2 September 2001
Categories: Middle East And North Africa, UAE

Two more Libyan nationals have been arrested by the UAE authorities. Their fate and whereabouts are unknown and Amnesty International is concerned for their safety should they be forcibly returned to Libya, as they would be at risk of serious human rights violations.