A man shared his harrowing experience of being assaulted by authorities, deprived of food, and forced to seek water in unsanitary conditions after being detained in Dubai. Albert Douglas was wrongly imprisoned due to debts he did not owe, enduring a traumatic ordeal witnessing atrocities in jail. However, after more than four years, he was finally released from a high-security Dubai prison and reunited with his family in the UK for the holidays, as confirmed by Radha Stirling, the founder of Detained in Dubai.
During his time in prison for inadvertent involvement in his son’s business paperwork, Albert faced unimaginable hardships. Despite the United Nations stating the case against him lacked legal grounds, he was sentenced to three years in prison and fined £2.5 million for his son’s business debts. Albert, now back in the UK, expressed deep remorse for leaving fellow inmates behind, some of whom have no prospect of freedom.
Recalling his ordeal, Albert described his struggle to stay hopeful and endure each day, driven by thoughts of his family. He detailed the harsh prison conditions, including being deprived of necessities, witnessing abuse, and enduring physical assaults that left him with injuries and hearing impairment. Despite once enjoying a lavish lifestyle, he returned from jail frail and traumatized.
Albert’s release marked the end of a long battle that saw his case raised in various forums, finally leading to his freedom. Radha Stirling expressed relief at his safe return and emphasized that without continuous intervention, Albert might have faced indefinite detention or worse. The emotional journey of securing Albert’s release culminated in a joyous reunion with his family, bringing a sense of closure to a tumultuous chapter.