Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by the UAE's treatment of Ahmed Mansoor, the human rights activist detained as a political prisoner since 2017. Throughout that time, Mr. Mansoor been denied many of the same rights he fought for as an activist -- leading to his own arrest."

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Date: June 11, 2019
Issues: Foreign Affairs

"I'm deeply concerned by the UAE's treatment of Ahmed Mansoor, the human rights activist detained as a political prisoner since 2017. Throughout that time, Mr. Mansoor been denied many of the same rights he fought for as an activist -- leading to his own arrest."

"The UAE must address Mr. Mansoor's troubling political detention. I joined with colleagues in the Senate to request an update from the UAE's ambassador to the U.S. on his well-being and plans for his timely release. I look forward to receiving his response."

@SenatorDurbin


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