WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Human Rights First issued the following news on July 10, 2024: Today, Human Rights First condemned the secret trial and sentencing of dozens of activists in the United Arab Emirates. "Washington's ally has again today demonstrated its violent repression," said Senior Advisor Brian Dooley. "The Biden administration has struck millions of dollars of arms deals with the UAE dictatorship, and failed to sanction its officials responsible for cracking down on peaceful dissent.  more