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British man tortured in Dubai detention, human rights group says

British man tortured in Dubai detention, human rights group says

Summary

A British man named Ryan Pepper has been held in Dubai for over seven months. A human rights group says he was beaten, threatened, and psychologically abused while in detention.

Key Facts

  • Ryan Pepper is from Ashford in Kent, UK.
  • He was detained in Dubai on November 3 last year.
  • Pepper has been held without clear explanation or private contact with his family.
  • A rights group, Detained in Dubai, reports he suffered physical and psychological abuse.
  • Pepper was hospitalized due to injuries linked to attacks while in custody.
  • He was reportedly kept in isolation for about 20 days.
  • The UK Foreign Office is supporting Pepper and is in contact with Dubai authorities.
  • The UK government takes torture allegations seriously and raises concerns with the relevant authorities.
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