Published 2 years ago

Ahmed Naser al Raisi: New Interpol president sued by Britons over allegations of torture and mistreatment

Summary by Sky News UK

Both Matthew Hedges, 34, and Ali Issa Ahmad, 29, say that Mr al Raisi was responsible for their mistreatment in the United Arab Emirates - something the regime has denied.

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BBC News

UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president

Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Torture claims overshadow UAE official’s bid to become head of Interpol

Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi could face a probe as Britons detained in Dubai allege abuse

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

New Interpol president is an Emirati general accused of overseeing torture

Global police agency Interpol has elected UAE Inspector General Ahmed Naser al-Raisi as its new president, flouting concerns by human rights groups about the country's rights record.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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New Interpol president is an Emirati general accused of overseeing torture

By CNN StaffGlobal police agency Interpol has elected UAE Inspector General Ahmed Naser al-Raisi, who has been accused of overseeing torture, as its new president.Raisi, who has been part of the UAE’s police force since 1980 and serves as inspector general at the country’s ministry of interior, received 68.9% of the vote at Interpol’s general assembly in Istanbul. The role is largely ceremonial — he will chair the general assembly as well as thr…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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