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UAE protests US arrest, calls to avoid national dress abroad

  •   Mon, Jul 04 2016 10:54:42 AM

Dubai, Jul 4 (AFP) : The United Arab Emirates summoned today a senior US diplomat to protest the "abusive treatment" of a UAE citizen as it advised citizens to avoid wearing national attire abroad.

The foreign ministry expressed "discontent" to US embassy deputy chief of mission Ethan Goldrich and demanded clarifications over the detention of an Emirati businessman suspected of being a jihadist.

The 41-year-old, visiting the United States for medical treatment, was wearing a white robe and Arab headdress Wednesday when he was arrested at a hotel in Cleveland, Ohio after an employee suspected he had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group, apparently in a phone call.

The foreign ministry said it expressed "discontent over the abusive treatment by the Ohio police of a UAE citizen" as well as the posting of a video showing his arrest, which contained "defamation of the UAE national."

"The UAE cares for the safety of its citizens and, therefore, demands clarifications about this incident," it said in a statement carried by WAM state news agency.
Goldrich "apologised" for the incident, pledging to get clarifications from authorities in the state of Ohio, WAM said.

A video of the incident, posted on Youtube, shows several policemen armed with rifles take down Ahmed al-Menhali, and then handcuff and search him.

"They were brutal with me. They pressed forcefully on my back. I had several injuries and bled from the forceful nature of their arrest," Menhali said, quoted in The National daily.

The Emirati foreign ministry, in a statement posted on Twitter, urged citizens "not to wear the national dress during their travel, especially in public areas, to ensure their own safety".

After confirming that Menhali posed no danger, the policemen let go of the Emirati man, who said he collapsed and needed treatment in hospital.

Menhali had been in the United States since April for treatment after a brain stroke suffered last year, said Emarat Al-Youm, another UAE daily.

Anti-Muslim incidents have spiked in the United States on the back of deadly IS attacks in the West that prompted presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to call for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the country.
  

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  • Peter, K.S.A.

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Though it is a security matter, feel sad to note the ordeal UAE citizen had to undergo. Undoubtedly UAE rulers and citizens are wonderful people. The suggestion to avoid national dress abroad is a very good advise. God bless the world with peace and joy.

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  • Badruddin K K, Bajpe, Dubai

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    It is unfortunate that an UAE citizen who went to the states for medical treatment was treated in this deplorable fashion. Americans shoot first and enquire later. Attire of a person should not be a reason to suspect his behavior. Compared to many other Muslim countries, UAE is very tolerant. People from more than 200 countries peacefully co-exist here. They have been given freedom to wear their national dress and practice their religion without any state intervention. Permission to build temples and churches are also granted in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Church leaders praise UAE’s efforts to promote religious enlightenment. The UAE, thus, provides a great medium for people to explore and get acquainted with each other’s beliefs and living habits. Although, UAE is an Islamic country, people are not prevented from wearing the dress of their choice, even scantily dressed women are so freely roaming in the streets and the beaches.
    UAE is also rated highly on gender equality. Law and order situation in UAE is impeccable. It is indeed a pleasure to live here where East and West so harmoniously mingle.

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  • A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Due to the terror attacks around the world, the U.S. police force is acting too forceful by the high level order, and this misguided event was very sad and troubling to watch.

    Based on a telephone call from an employee at the hotel giving the wrong and doubting information, the police reacted too hard. Even some airline passengers were questioned by the police while they were landed based on some bad report by another passenger in the flight.

    The UAE has instructed the citizens to avoid wearing national dress while visiting foreign countries, that is the best solution to avoid such totally unfortunate events in the future.
    Very sad and depressing event to watch.

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  • moshu, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    USA tops the list among the most arrogant state and the most hated people across the world. USA believes apply in "might is right" policy.

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  • John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    US is also the most free and liberal country in the world, with golden opportunities and where a good number of immigrants misuse and abuse freedom and liberty which they don’t dare to do in their own countries.

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  • Rohan Pinto, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Yes, US is arrogant for terrorists and their sympathizers

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  • John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    In case of suspicion they should have interrogated him privately with all fairness, instead of creating a public show.

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Unfortunate incident.
    Its clear due to recent terrorism incident in the world all are worried & precautions. But to pounce on someone who is a innocent aged person.it also happened in case of an indian grand father on tour read in news couple of months ago. anyway you are arresting after a through check be polite & handcuff if necessary why jump around & break bones of old people. Who later turn to be innocents (in most cases).And hospitalized.

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  • Ahmed, Mangaluru

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    This is the result of Arab nations failing to crackdown on terrorists like ISIS.
    All the nations are against ISIS including USA. But, can't they unitedly fight against satanic ISIS and finish it off ????

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  • shammi, karnataka

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Exactly Bro Ahmed,
    If America wishes it alone can fight ISIS.But they 'll not,if they did then they will have to bear huge weapon business loss.Its Grand old story saying goes as far as their weapons are sold they are fit and healthy.
    But its unfortunate that they are targeting these modest robes which was also once worn by many prophets including Jesus(PBUH).That's why u see even church father,jews Rabbis also wear the long robe.Its not a an arab dress.Its spiritual dress of ABRAHAM AND FAMILY(Jews,christians n muslims)
    Very bad America!!!

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  • Zeitgeist, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    arm, ksa,

    India was more tolerant before bjp came to power??? may be tolerant for you but not to many people. I think you are really confused about what tolerance really is. Tolerance in not only about how people of different religious belief treat each other but how tolerant people are of each other and how much they tolerate others opinions as a whole. Is india as a whole tolerant of lower caste? no. is india tolerant of LGBT issues? No.

    I believe it is false to say US is more racist. Is there a racial bias ? of course there may be but US as a whole is not racist. Remember that you are saying the blacks are oppressed when the president of US is black.

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  • Santosh,K, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    These US CIA are idiots they tried to shoot me some years back when our company have some job on their naval carrier ship. I have worked in Saudi Arabia and My passport have Saudi Visa. They told me that Osama Bin Laden also from Saudi Arabia and me also follower of him.

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  • Sudhakar, Kallianpur

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    What? tell me whether you have Indian passport or Saudi Arabia passport!!!!

    Erna kebit poo divondullar?

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  • Peter Lewis, Kalmady/ k s a

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Result of Doubt, Democratic Nations are suspenseful.

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  • Rakesh, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Read the news properly!, The Emirati foreign ministry is asking its citizens "not to wear the national dress during their travel, especially in public areas, to ensure their own safety".

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Mr Rakesh..We are NOT denying it..and respect Minister's advice..He advised UAE citizens NOT to wear UAE Attire after attack on UAE Citizen by US Police..

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  • Mohan, mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    If it was India instead of US,most of the comments here would have been other way.
    What US did is wrong, because the act has inflicted physical injury, which could have been very well avoided along with defamation that caused embarrassment to the victim.

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Well Said..USA can't order others to avoid their National dress because of security problem..If one can carry bomb/pistol in Arab dress or Indian Dress,then one can carry Bombs in Pant too..!! At the most they can ask Muslim ladies not to cover their face fully..Sometimes US act like Kejri..

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  • Zeitgeist, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    US cannot order to avoid wearing national attire but, It is a common sense to avoid it. US is a really big country. They do have a very tolerant society, but,not all will have a very similar pluralistic view. Anyone can wear anything if they want to, but in a country who are fearful of terrorist attack (blame it on media and stupid politicians who exaggerate dangers) would react differently. Even a slight suspicion will lead to people react and take steps to counter it.

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  • arm, ksa

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    What makes you feel that US is a tolerant country. As the Blacks in US then you know what US is. India was tolerant country before BJP gained ground.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues., Frazer Town,Bangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    World has to unite and should become one in protesting and stopping the terrorist activity in any part of the world because terrorism is destroyer of world unity and peace.

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    If Govt of India ask foreigners to wear Indian dress only,then American/British/Africans..must wear Dhoti & Gandhi Topi..Hello US Govt..You can't ban tradition of other country as long as his/her tradition affects security system...

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  • Allen, Mangaluru

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    When whole world has become victims of terrorism prevention is always better than cure!

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  • Zeitgeist, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    When in rome, act like a roman.

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  • Ramesh s, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Arm KSA. Not a single pandit become extremist in kashmir. No christian formed terror group in syria iraq egypt eventhough thousands killed. No yazidi hazara ahmadi become extremist. No one harrased bangla terrorist they r frm rich families well educated. So stop acting like ostrich. People need motivation propoganda brainwash training. There are many to give this. Its better to stop these people before its too late.

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  • Pradeep, Bangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    US paranoia is justified.... Attire has apparently led to the doubt that this man might be Medieval.

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  • Mohan, mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    So you go by attire ? An innocent citizen is tortured.US should apologise.US is a democratic nation, so must behave as a responsible secular state.

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  • Shankar, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Hypocrite!!

    Kandora is medieval?? then what do call those Scottish men wearing skirts while traveling all over the world?
    What about kurtha pajama, a trend in new generations? Is it medieval?
    What about the headgear of Sikhs?

    There is something called traditions, which wise men preserve for next generations. You will not understand.

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  • arm, ksa

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Innocent people are harassed, this anger boils and becomes fodder for extremism.

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  • Ramesh s, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Avoid national dress abroad!!! First of kind directives. Look whats happening. Who are at loss. EU countries closing borders. Nations giving excuses to give citizenship. Majority countries becoming hell to live. Secular countries only where they are safe free to practice faith. Moderates pls wake up. Stop ZN and Owaisi otherws its too late.

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  • Chris, Tel Aviv

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Wear your national dress inside your nation ...i appreciate the concern of those police officers for the safety of their citizens .keep up the good work ....

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  • vivek, herebile / abudhabi

    Mon, Jul 04 2016

    Chris...not easy to do so!!...a Sikh prefer die than remove their Turban....being Technically advanced country...America should go with higher Technology for screening people...Abusing!..any religion attire..doesn't make sense!!..

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