Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum
Sheikha of Dubai
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| April 2023 | An unverified Instagram account opened under Latifa's name shared a statement claiming she is 'totally free and living an independent life,' thanking supporters for their interest in her well-being and addressing concerns about her being controlled. |
| April 2023 | An unverified Instagram account opened under Latifa's name shared a statement claiming she is 'totally free and living an independent life,' thanking supporters for their interest in her well-being and addressing concerns about her being controlled. |
| February 2022 | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet stated that she met Latifa in Paris and confirmed that Latifa was well and wished for respect for her privacy. |
| February 2022 | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet stated that she met Latifa in Paris and confirmed that Latifa was well and wished for respect for her privacy. |
| August 2021 | The #FreeLatifa campaign, which had lasted three and a half years, came to an end after Latifa was photographed in public places in Dubai, Spain, and Iceland. |
| August 2021 | The #FreeLatifa campaign, which had lasted three and a half years, came to an end after Latifa was photographed in public places in Dubai, Spain, and Iceland. |
| July 2021 | Leaked data from the NSO Group's Pegasus spyware revealed that Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum's phone number, along with those of several of her close friends, was targeted by the UAE, indicating potential surveillance and tracking of her escape. |
| July 2021 | Leaked data from the NSO Group's Pegasus spyware revealed that Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum's phone number, along with those of several of her close friends, was targeted by the UAE, indicating potential surveillance and tracking of her escape. |
| June 2021 | A brief statement issued on behalf of Sheikha Latifa by law firm Taylor Wessing stated that she was free to travel and wants privacy. |
| June 2021 | Pictures of Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum were posted on Instagram by Sioned Taylor, showing her at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport during a holiday in Europe. This indicated an increase in her freedom, as campaign co-founder David Haigh noted her having a passport and enjoying life. |
| June 2021 | Pictures of Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum were posted on Instagram by Sioned Taylor, showing her at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport during a holiday in Europe. This indicated an increase in her freedom, as campaign co-founder David Haigh noted her having a passport and enjoying life. |
| June 2021 | A brief statement issued on behalf of Sheikha Latifa by law firm Taylor Wessing stated that she was free to travel and wants privacy. |
| May 22 2021 | A photo purportedly showing Princess Latifa sitting with two other women at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai was posted online and shared on public Instagram accounts. A friend of Latifa confirmed the identity in the photo, although it has not been independently verified. Following this, human rights activists urged the UK government to intervene. |
| May 22 2021 | A photo purportedly showing Princess Latifa sitting with two other women at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai was posted online and shared on public Instagram accounts. A friend of Latifa confirmed the identity in the photo, although it has not been independently verified. Following this, human rights activists urged the UK government to intervene. |
| April 29 2021 | The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced that no sanctions would be imposed against Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Essential Quality, stating that the complaint did not articulate a violation of its regulations. |
| April 29 2021 | The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced that no sanctions would be imposed against Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Essential Quality, stating that the complaint did not articulate a violation of its regulations. |
| April 28 2021 | A group of human rights lawyers and students at the University of Louisville filed a complaint with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, requesting that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his horse Essential Quality be barred from the upcoming Kentucky Derby due to concerns regarding Sheikha Latifa's alleged situation. |
| April 28 2021 | A group of human rights lawyers and students at the University of Louisville filed a complaint with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, requesting that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his horse Essential Quality be barred from the upcoming Kentucky Derby due to concerns regarding Sheikha Latifa's alleged situation. |
| April 21 2021 | Independent United Nations advisers expressed alarm over the lack of concrete information provided by the Emirates regarding Latifa's situation. |
| April 21 2021 | Independent United Nations advisers expressed alarm over the lack of concrete information provided by the Emirates regarding Latifa's situation. |
| April 9 2021 | The United Nations human rights office requested proof of life for Latifa from the UAE after the Emirates stated that she was being cared for by her family. |
| April 9 2021 | The United Nations human rights office requested proof of life for Latifa from the UAE after the Emirates stated that she was being cared for by her family. |
| February 2021 | Footage obtained by David Haigh and Tiina Jauhiainen was featured in the BBC program Panorama, where Latifa recounted her attempted escape and subsequent abduction. |
| February 2021 | Footage obtained by David Haigh and Tiina Jauhiainen was featured in the BBC program Panorama, where Latifa recounted her attempted escape and subsequent abduction. |
| July 21 2020 | Communication with Latifa abruptly ended when she stopped responding to messages from David Haigh and Tiina Jauhiainen. |
| July 21 2020 | Communication with Latifa abruptly ended when she stopped responding to messages from David Haigh and Tiina Jauhiainen. |
| March 2020 | The findings from the December 2019 UK family court ruling regarding the abductions of Sheikha Latifa and Sheikha Shamsa were published. |
| March 2020 | The findings from the December 2019 UK family court ruling regarding the abductions of Sheikha Latifa and Sheikha Shamsa were published. |
| 2019 | An investigation by the United Nations led to a conclusion that Sheikha Latifa was exchanged for British arms dealer Christian Michel, who had been extradited from Dubai to India for bribery charges. |
| 2019 | An investigation by the United Nations led to a conclusion that Sheikha Latifa was exchanged for British arms dealer Christian Michel, who had been extradited from Dubai to India for bribery charges. |
| December 2019 | In December 2019, a UK family court ruled that Sheikh Mohammed orchestrated the abductions of Sheikha Latifa and Sheikha Shamsa, as well as subjected Princess Haya to a campaign of 'intimidation'. |
| December 2019 | In December 2019, a UK family court ruled that Sheikh Mohammed orchestrated the abductions of Sheikha Latifa and Sheikha Shamsa, as well as subjected Princess Haya to a campaign of 'intimidation'. |
| August 2019 | In August 2019, Tiina Jauhiainen shared her account of the events surrounding Latifa's escape attempt with online magazine Insider. |
| August 2019 | In August 2019, Tiina Jauhiainen shared her account of the events surrounding Latifa's escape attempt with online magazine Insider. |
| April 2019 | Human rights lawyer David Haigh and Tiina Jauhiainen were able to covertly re-establish communication with Latifa after her captivity began, allowing them to obtain text and video messages from her. |
| April 2019 | Human rights lawyer David Haigh and Tiina Jauhiainen were able to covertly re-establish communication with Latifa after her captivity began, allowing them to obtain text and video messages from her. |
| January 2019 | Minister of State for External Affairs V. K. Singh of India denied any involvement of the Indian government in the repatriation of Sheikha Latifa, responding to parliamentary inquiries about the incident. |
| January 2019 | Minister of State for External Affairs V. K. Singh of India denied any involvement of the Indian government in the repatriation of Sheikha Latifa, responding to parliamentary inquiries about the incident. |
| December 2018 | Mary Robinson described Latifa as a 'troubled young woman' during a BBC Radio 4 interview, claiming she regretted a previous video alleging abuse and was receiving psychiatric care, a statement later criticized by many rights groups. |
| December 2018 | The Dubai royal court announced that Sheikha Latifa was back in Dubai. |
| December 2018 | Mary Robinson described Latifa as a 'troubled young woman' during a BBC Radio 4 interview, claiming she regretted a previous video alleging abuse and was receiving psychiatric care, a statement later criticized by many rights groups. |
| December 2018 | The Dubai royal court announced that Sheikha Latifa was back in Dubai. |
| December 24 2018 | Three low-resolution photographs taken on 15 December 2018, showing Sheikha Latifa alongside Mary Robinson, were released by UAE authorities. This meeting was arranged by Princess Haya, one of the wives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. |
| December 24 2018 | Three low-resolution photographs taken on 15 December 2018, showing Sheikha Latifa alongside Mary Robinson, were released by UAE authorities. This meeting was arranged by Princess Haya, one of the wives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. |
| June 2018 | On December 6, the release of the BBC Two documentary 'Escape from Dubai: The Mystery of the Missing Princess' prompted the Dubai royal court to announce that Sheikha Latifa was safe at home. |
| June 2018 | On December 6, the release of the BBC Two documentary 'Escape from Dubai: The Mystery of the Missing Princess' prompted the Dubai royal court to announce that Sheikha Latifa was safe at home. |
| May 2018 | Human Rights Watch publicly questioned the UAE's account of Sheikha Latifa's situation, urging the government to disclose her whereabouts to prevent what could be classified as an enforced disappearance. |
| May 2018 | In May 2018, Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum communicated with Radha Stirling during an attempted escape, expressing her fear for her life amid gunfire. This call was made via WhatsApp from the boat in the Indian Ocean. |
| May 2018 | In May 2018, Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum communicated with Radha Stirling during an attempted escape, expressing her fear for her life amid gunfire. This call was made via WhatsApp from the boat in the Indian Ocean. |
| May 2018 | Human Rights Watch publicly questioned the UAE's account of Sheikha Latifa's situation, urging the government to disclose her whereabouts to prevent what could be classified as an enforced disappearance. |
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