“If I go wrong, I won’t be able to see the sun again…
Attempted to escape to the U.S. in 2018, caught escaping in 2016
A video sent by Princess Latipa, a member of the UAE royalty, to an acquaintance, saying, “I was imprisoned. I am worried about my safety and life every day.” Photo=BBC video capture.
[아시아경제 김봉주 기자] Princess Sheika Latifa, daughter of the ruler of Dubai, claimed to be incarcerated by her father in a palace and threatened her life.
In a video released by major foreign media on the 16th (local time), Princess Latipa said, “I’m trapped in a prison palace right now.” Said.
Princess Latifa’s father, Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is Vice President of the UAE and the highest authority in Dubai. He is also one of the richest heads of state in the world. Princess Latifa, 36, is one of her 30 children.
Earlier, Princess Latifa said in 2018, “My father suppresses my freedom. I would rather live with a hamburger patty to make a living.” Haya Vint Al Hussein, one of Sheikh Al Maktoum’s wives, is also hiding in London, England, to avoid him.
The video released by major foreign media is said to have been sent by Princess Lapita’s Finnish friend Sauhainen.
Sauhainen is the person who accompanied Princess Latipa in 2018 when she tried to escape to the United States via the Indian Ocean by yacht. He is calling for human rights groups such as the United Nations to intervene, saying that the freedom of Princess Latipa should be found.
Princess Latipa sat down in a presumed bathroom and filmed a video with a small voice. The princess explained that the place was “I am the only place that is not under surveillance.”
Princess Latipa asked for help, saying, “I can’t get help from the medical staff and I’m locked up alone.”
Princess Latifa described the failed escape attempt in 2018. “Suddenly there were 15 or more commandos on the yacht. One of them tried to give me a shot,” he said. I lost it.”
Princess Lapita was caught trying to escape in 2016 as well. The princess said, “My father monitors all my steps and steps. I live a life in which all the time and place I travel, and even what I eat, are monitored.”
However, Sheikh Al Maktoum made a different argument. Sheikh Al Maktoum argued that Princess Latipa suffered from bipolar disorder and therefore needed protection. It is not confined, but protected, and the princess is in a position that she is staying safe.
However, public opinion is on the side of the daughter, not the father. This is because there are constant suspicions that Sheikh Al Maktoum is oppressing the human rights of female families, not only Princess Latipa, but also Queen Haya.
Former UN Human Rights Ambassador Mary Robinson, who described her as a “unstable young woman” after meeting Princess Latipa in 2018, now says she was “terribly deceived” by her family.
Robinson said international action is needed to ascertain the current situation and location of Princess Latifa.
A major foreign press said, “Sauhainen passed the video to the United Nations and others.” “It’s been too long since contact was cut off,” said Sauhainen, about the decision to release the princess’s video message.
The UAE government did not answer questions from major foreign media about the current state of Princess Latifa.
Sheikh Al Maktoum recognized the criticism of the oppression of women’s rights and has taken steps to counter it. Representatively He supported a women’s leadership program led by Ivanka, the daughter of former US President Donald Trump. “I am grateful to Sheikh Al Maktoum’s generous support,” said Ivanka Trump at a forum.
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