NEW YORK – The United Nations (UN) will raise the detention of Princess Latifa, the daughter of Dubai’s ruler, with the authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Princess Latifa accused her father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, of holding her hostage in Dubai since she tried to flee the city in 2018.
In secretly recorded videos shared with the BBC which prompted global calls for the UN to investigate the matter, Princess Latifa said she feared for her life.
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has responded, saying it will question the UAE about Princess Latifa.
A spokesman said the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will launch an investigation once Princess Latifa’s videos have been analyzed.(BBC)
