Dubai:
A image purportedly displaying Sheikha Latifa at Madrid’s airport emerged Monday, the most current in a series of photos posted following the UN asked for proof the Emirati royal was nevertheless alive.
The UN human rights workplace asked for proof about Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum’s daughter in February, following the BBC aired a video shot by Latifa saying she was becoming held captive and feared for her life.
Sheikh Mohammed is the vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is one of the seven emirates.
His 35-year-old daughter made an unsuccessful try to flee the emirate in March 2018, escaping by boat with the aid of good friends just before becoming hauled back. She has not been seen in public considering that then.
AFP is unable to confirm the most current photograph or when it was taken.
It was published on Monday on an account belonging to a lady that British media have identified as Sioned Taylor, a former Royal Navy member. It showed the two ladies standing side-by-side, wearing masks, close to an airport tarmac.
A caption study: “Great European holiday with Latifa. We’re having fun exploring!”
In the comment section, the account’s handler responds “well spotted” to an inquiry as to irrespective of whether the image was taken at Madrid’s Barajas airport.
Dubai authorities did not promptly respond to requests for comment on the photograph.
Last month, the identical account published two images purportedly displaying Sheikha Latifa — one in a restaurant and one more in a Dubai purchasing mall.
According to the BBC, good friends of Latifa have mentioned they recognised the two ladies seen in the mall image, and that the royal is acquainted with them.
A London-based group which has campaigned for her freedom mentioned the release of the photographs was encouraging.
“We say we are pleased to see Latifa seemingly having a passport, travelling and enjoying an increasing degree of freedom, these are very positive steps forward,” mentioned David Haigh, co-founder of the Free Latifa campaign.
“I can also confirm that several of the campaign team have been contacted directly by Latifa,” he added in a statement.
In February, Dubai’s royal family released a statement insisting Latifa was becoming “cared for at home”.
“Her family has confirmed that her highness is being cared for at home, supported by her family and medical professionals.
“Sheikha Latifa continues to boost and we are hopeful she will return to public life at the acceptable time.”
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