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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Sharp

American lawyer who defended murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi detained in the UAE

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An American lawyer who defended murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been detained in the United Arab Emirates, sparking further controversy around President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East.

Asim Ghafoor was detained at Dubai airport on Thursday while travelling to Istanbul for a family wedding, according to Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN).

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