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United Arab EmiratesReport Alleges UAE Security Forces Tortured Journalist Opposing Israel Normalization
A new report claims that prominent Emirati journalist Habib al-Sayegh was tortured and killed by UAE security forces in 2019 for publishing an article critical of Israel.
Background
The United Arab Emirates has been expanding its diplomatic and economic ties with Israel in recent years, a process known as normalization. This shift has been met with varying reactions across the region and among different groups, including some who oppose closer relations with Israel.
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Report Alleges UAE Security Forces Tortured Journalist Opposing Israel Normalization
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Journalist Habib al-Sayegh was allegedly tortured to death by UAE security forces due to his opposition to normalization with Israel.
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