Blog Post 2

http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/01/31/uae-backsliding-human-rights

The link above is to an article written by a reporter from the Human Rights Watch.

UAE: Backsliding on Human Rights

As of recent, the Emirati government has been running a restrictive campaign against many groups of people. Violating their basic human rights of: freedom of speech, safety, etc...One major concern is the number of forced disappearances that have been occurring. It is reported that: "The UAE has detained 66 people with ties to a peaceful Islamist group, al-Islah, all but two of whose whereabouts remain unknown, prompting concern for their safety. The whereabouts of 11 Egyptian nationals, detained in December on the basis of alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, are also unknown. The Emirati detainees include two prominent human rights lawyers, Mohammed al-Roken and Mohammed al-Mansoori, as well as judges, teachers, and student leaders.(Human Rights Watch)"

With the UAE's recent election to the UN's Human Right Council we will see whether or not they intend to do anything about these violations. Especially with the eyes of millions watching their every move.