tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post2253009031474620801..comments2024-03-27T15:47:17.599+04:00Comments on UAE Community Blog: Torture tape revealedsecretdubaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115610824191031176noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-9177855760556688932009-04-30T10:40:00.000+04:002009-04-30T10:40:00.000+04:00"Official Statement of the Human Rights Offic..."Official Statement of the Human Rights Office, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department"<br /><br />"......... The Government of Abu Dhabi unequivocally condemns the actions depicted on the video..........." <br /><br />http://wam.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=WamLocEnews&cid=1240977958725&pagename=WAM%2FWAM_E_Layout&parent=Query&parentid=1135099399852Rupert Neil Bumfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460239805603476978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-69876426609972435102009-04-30T07:54:00.000+04:002009-04-30T07:54:00.000+04:00Mulhama, I don't blame you for your contempt. ...Mulhama, I don't blame you for your contempt. But in this day & age, satisfying people is certifiably impossible.<br /><br />By all means, you have the right to condone this torture and say it's okay but please don't justify it ad absurdum similar to Sultan Al-Qassemi's recent debunk of Johann Hari's article.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249412273016951816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-71864980138457182872009-04-30T03:58:00.000+04:002009-04-30T03:58:00.000+04:00Where was the U.S. government when for more than 3...Where was the U.S. government when for more than 30 years Saddam Hussein and his gang did this to millions of Iraqis?<br /><br />Similarly to the arrest for Al Baschir of the Sudan... Where was the U.S. Government when Saddam & his regime of ruffians did so much more that it shakes the soul to no ends, when they supported him and were even competing for the Super Gun by Gerald Bull.<br /><br />They knew of everything but it is only selective news that gets aired to the public.<br /><br />Lets us look at the true reason behind publicizing this tape, personally I can only contemplate, but haven't a clue as to the real motive.<br /><br />Tell me, haven't individuals/employees from the U.S. government done similar things to prisoners... Abu Ghraib et al... <br />So once again, why bring this to the light?<br /><br />Human life is more precious than any government can imagine, yet it is taken so easily by many, in and out of government, what a blatant insult to the Almighty.Al Mulhama, The Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04440874726557011788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-84706595399258135492009-04-27T16:44:00.000+04:002009-04-27T16:44:00.000+04:00I condemn this barbarian act fully !I condemn this barbarian act fully !Emiratihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462585396693212163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-29685711712028447392009-04-27T08:48:00.000+04:002009-04-27T08:48:00.000+04:00"ارحموا من في الأرض يرحمكم من في السماء"
Have Mer..."ارحموا من في الأرض يرحمكم من في السماء"<br /><br />Have Mercy on those on Earth so that the One in Heaven may have Mercy on you.Absologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11968380779497811479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-59683090290581398022009-04-26T23:37:00.000+04:002009-04-26T23:37:00.000+04:00Abs said...
Prophet Mohammed said: "Beware oppress...Abs said...<br />Prophet Mohammed said: "Beware oppression for it becomes a darkness (against you) on the Day of Judgment."<br />He also said: “Allah will torment those who torment people in the world.”<br /><br />I shudder to think of how this man will face his Maker!<br /><br />If you want to be technical, we will all be shuddering on that day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-83050318306304056472009-04-26T23:36:00.000+04:002009-04-26T23:36:00.000+04:00You certainly has a disease.
Yeah, I sure has man...You certainly has a disease.<br /><br />Yeah, I sure has many issues. Your point?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-24184806903377564512009-04-26T19:39:00.000+04:002009-04-26T19:39:00.000+04:00I got sorry for some posts here. For "A Blessing i...I got sorry for some posts here. For "A Blessing in Tragedy" talking ruthlessly about human nature, I just can say, please for the sake of yourself and other people around you go and visit one psychiatrist asap. You certainly has a disease.<br />Clearly other people living in emirates are scared to post their real opinion on this stone aged behavour of some ruler's family or whoever he is. I hope UAE government would punish this guy with what he deserves soon and appologize for this behaviour. Otherwise this is an end to a country claiming to be islamic. Instead of concern what people are wearing in malls, it's better first to stop those who make people naked in desert.<br />"One government can survive without any religion but without justice never..."Someonehttp://www.listenuae.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-31878526611024014782009-04-26T18:53:00.000+04:002009-04-26T18:53:00.000+04:00Prophet Mohammed said: "Beware oppression for it b...Prophet Mohammed said: "Beware oppression for it becomes a darkness (against you) on the Day of Judgment."<br />He also said: “Allah will torment those who torment people in the world.”<br /><br />I shudder to think of how this man will face his Maker!Absologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11968380779497811479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-32016847206452836492009-04-26T17:53:00.001+04:002009-04-26T17:53:00.001+04:00Anonymous, I don't care about the difference betwe...Anonymous, I don't care about the difference between a ruler and a leader, if there is any. Our constitution doesn't give the royal families any more rights and consider all the citizens including royalties equal and that what matters.Proud Emiratihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826171312206826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-9813748826083618812009-04-26T17:53:00.000+04:002009-04-26T17:53:00.000+04:00Firstly I apologise for my earlier crass comments....Firstly I apologise for my earlier crass comments.<br /><br />What puzzles me, with all the history of an incident that first arose, I believe, in 2005, why did ABC choose to air now, just as USA Congress is due to debate UAE's access to nuclear technology, through a 123 Agreement?<br /><br />"An Arab counterexample"<br />http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/24/an-arab-counterexample/ <br /><br />Is it the alternative International providers of Nuclear Power Technology that have re-planted the ABC story, for their commercial benefit?<br /><br />(I think we are all in agreement that Issa's behaviour is unacceptable in any society.)Rupert Neil Bumfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460239805603476978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-19153962602185571982009-04-26T15:34:00.000+04:002009-04-26T15:34:00.000+04:00hemlock said...
ABIT: may i recommend you see a ga...hemlock said...<br />ABIT: may i recommend you see a gastroenterologist (for heartburn) and stay off fried foods?<br /><br />YOu want to point me to a decent one in the UAE? They dont exist. One did... and he leaft for NY since they made him "an offer he coulsnt refuse"<br /><br />Iam Me said...<br />Aaalamu alaikum all,<br /><br />ABIT: Its pretty confusing reading ur comments...<br /><br />No offense taken my friend, and dont worry, I confuse many.<br /><br />PE. I'm not a lawyer, and I wont pretend to understand our laws as a lawyer does. But a "ruler" is someone who can do whatever he wants. A "leader" is very different. If you can better educate me on our laws in a technical sense, I would not say no to that.<br /><br />Al-ain Rose said...<br />he's been arrested by his brothers, in the jail now,he is sick, he has a psychological illness,enjoys tortouring.<br /><br />Thats basically why he wasnt given an official post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-41317653119714046982009-04-26T15:03:00.000+04:002009-04-26T15:03:00.000+04:00I think this man is a shame not only for UAE but f...I think this man is a shame not only for UAE but for all arabs cause now people think that all arabs are like that.SHAME!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-17080507930012385192009-04-26T10:48:00.000+04:002009-04-26T10:48:00.000+04:00Actually ABIT, torturing existing everywhere is th...Actually ABIT, torturing existing everywhere is the only thing I agree with u in. I was more referring to the status of our royal families and our constitution and law. Am not expecting u to agree with me so lets leave it there.<br /><br />khulood, don't overreact and start the drama here. This isn't what I said. I was referring to the hypocrisy of many expatriates benefiting from everything in the UAE and yet trash it whenever they have chance to. I am not specifically referring to this article.<br /><br />Anonymous @ 25 April, 2009 21:28, for Allah sake this guy in uniform is a mere security guard and not a cop. Am not against the media being critical at all, btw.Proud Emiratihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826171312206826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-14434086652258912712009-04-26T09:49:00.000+04:002009-04-26T09:49:00.000+04:00ABIT: may i recommend you see a gastroenterologis...ABIT: may i recommend you see a gastroenterologist (for heartburn) and stay off fried foods?hemlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886283830369668137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-30312230049947266512009-04-26T01:43:00.000+04:002009-04-26T01:43:00.000+04:00Some ppl here seems hopeless and pessimistic, they...Some ppl here seems hopeless and pessimistic, they take cynical view of our rulers.Al-ain Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-43827082394690495682009-04-26T00:13:00.000+04:002009-04-26T00:13:00.000+04:00internal haters? are you talking about emiratis wh...internal haters? are you talking about emiratis who see and understand why there are things that need to change in this country before we can call it lovely? because i'm one of them. i take what the guardian and the independent say about dubai with a pinch of salt.<br />but just because i'm emirati i can't and shouldn't turn a blind eye to something like this, just like americans cannot and should not turn a blind eye to the kkk or the columbine shooters. weren't the condemned by their own countrymen?<br />we should be ashamed that our countrymen are treating others like this, without getting defensive nor forgetting that our country has achieved much in a very short time. admitting shortcomings is the first step to greatness, and believe me, we ARE on our way.khuloodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-23151824015993652382009-04-25T23:19:00.000+04:002009-04-25T23:19:00.000+04:00The question is..why does Nabulsi have the video? ...The question is..why does Nabulsi have the video? if he wasn't there when the torture happened, then how did he know about the video...nobody is an angel...I just feel so sorry for the tortured guy...hope he recovers inside outLou Lounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-77050782184427960252009-04-25T21:28:00.000+04:002009-04-25T21:28:00.000+04:00BuJassem, Proud Emirati -- it's the nature of medi...BuJassem, Proud Emirati -- it's the nature of media to be negative, whether it is about the UAE or the USA. If you lived within the US you would see that the media is just as, if not more, bitterly critical of every little thing regarding US domestic and foreign politics. EVERY DAY. At least until Obama came along, and even he is dealing with critical glare. It makes more interesting news. And the journalists feel like they are doing their jobs: holding people to account for promises and behavior. And it's true; they are. People will behave better when they know someone that matters is looking for a crack. Which is why The National and Gulf News editors are not doing their jobs. The story doesn't have to be the Sheikh's actions, but it is the involvement of police in uniform, the response of the govt. This is what local media is for. Although I do enjoy the home and garden section.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-25947734492420798192009-04-25T20:54:00.000+04:002009-04-25T20:54:00.000+04:00I dont see what this has to do with 'hating' the U...I dont see what this has to do with 'hating' the UAE? What nobody commits any crimes in the UAE?<br />COme on people we all know some of the ruling are drunk/junkies who have perverted pleasures.<br />Now to compare this to the intoregations of Al Qaida terrorists, there is a huge difference.<br />The Sheikh in the video only tortures the poor Afghan because he feels he got a bad deal, its basically something that should be solved in court. Al Qaida guys who are interogated are preparing to blow up the US. <br />Maybe you should go and visit a prison near ABu dhabi and find out what they do to supected terrorist who want to destabilize the UAE...or maybe just have a look at what happens to Sub continent labors who decide to strike and get rounded up in a desert camp...<br />Give me a break if a member of the Bush or Obama family had a video like that leaked to the press how long do you think it would take before that person who be facing a lawsuit?Yahyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-50389509564972306232009-04-25T19:33:00.000+04:002009-04-25T19:33:00.000+04:00"Also, I do not deny torture exists in the UAE, un..."Also, I do not deny torture exists in the UAE, unlike say British or American leaders who are quick to deny anything. I also condemn it because it is against our laws, culture and religion. Things most people this blog probably do not know much about."<br /><br />I suppose we're not talking about leaders-we looking at the reaction of the people. The average American was shocked and disturbed by the torture committed in Abu Ghuraib just as I would assume that the average Emirati is shocked and disturbed by this. I do think that Emirati culture has different ideas about publicly shaming one's government that don't translate to, in the very least, the American perspective on shaming one's own government when it commits heinous acts.Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/06455506176926199209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-87329141398444661462009-04-25T16:35:00.000+04:002009-04-25T16:35:00.000+04:00SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-79284492592328772712009-04-25T14:18:00.000+04:002009-04-25T14:18:00.000+04:00we have internal haters too. Very disturbing if u ...we have internal haters too. Very disturbing if u ask me !<br /><br />And when I bring up mass deportations everyone gets their panties in a fit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-3426659646946922462009-04-25T14:17:00.000+04:002009-04-25T14:17:00.000+04:00PE, why do you disagree with me? You disagree that...PE, why do you disagree with me? You disagree that every country tortures? You disagree that torture, much like murder, pride, or eating, is part of human nature? or do you disagree that the UAE's laws were created by a few, and they have the power to change them as they see fit?<br /><br />All facts sir. All facts. I didnt say that this video was good or bad. I really dont care. Not going to glorify it or condemn it. You wouldnt condemn eating would you?<br /><br />Is it against our religion? Yes. Our culture? not really, all cultures torture in some circumstances. Is it against our law? No. All laws can be bent given the perpetrator and the context.<br /><br />Would YOU have done the same in that same situation? Maybe not, but I probably would have done something along those lines. And many would have. I just wouldnt have taped it.<br /><br />If you had any real feelings for humanity you would condemn this terrible piece of cruelty for what it truly is - the work of a mad-man!<br /><br />He would? He should? GASP! Of course! we all should and would and could do everything your way! I now see the light.<br /><br />My only feeling for humanity is a general feeling of disgust and what might be heartburn (or gas)<br /><br />Cruelty? No sir, cruelty is having children. Bringing sinless selfless children into this, this hell of a world. And if you have kids, I hope you die. Cruelty is KFC, not offering their yummy beef burgers anymore. Cruelty is the mean joke of a 1/2 off gimmik Dunkin Donuts is now running.<br /><br />This was someone pissed off at someone stupid enough to piss him off. Simple. Actually, Sh. Eissa should have shot him. My personal opinion. Or, better yet, sold tickets to see this live. I would have paid.<br /><br />A mad man? lol. Very fine line between madness and genius. very very fine line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-49193286854225980892009-04-25T12:11:00.000+04:002009-04-25T12:11:00.000+04:00Aaalamu alaikum all,
ABIT: Its pretty confusing r...Aaalamu alaikum all,<br /><br />ABIT: Its pretty confusing reading ur comments on various posts. I read ur posts being proud of islam n being an emirati. I appreciate it. I too love and respect UAE for the good they are doing. I am an expat.<br /><br /> Being a muslim, I can't justify a wrong doing even if its done by my father. Islam asks us to do what is right. I dont know whether the above post is true. But from ur comment, I feel like its true ( u being a proud emirati n trying to justify it).<br /><br /> Islam haven't given any ruler or his family to do whatever he likes. Any act should be right and justifiable. Such ruthless, bloody acts can't be justified. <br /><br /> ABIT plz be resonable. It looks like u are fed up of we expats n want us out of here. In almost every most discussed posts there will be "If you arent from here and dont like it, leave" dialogue by U.<br /><br />Please dont take this as an offense. Just pointing out.Iam Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16925375237050960789noreply@blogger.com