Princess ‘being cared for at home’
Dubai's royal family insisted that Sheikha Latifa was being "cared for at home" after the United Nations demanded proof that she was still alive following "disturbing" footage aired this week.
The UN Human Rights Office said it had asked the United Arab Emirates for evidence after the BBC published video shot by the daughter of Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum saying she was being held captive and feared for her life.
His 35-year-old daughter has not been seen in public since a foiled attempt to escape from the emirate in March 2018. The videos were shot nearly a year after the incident, BBC reported. Since then her friends have heard nothing from her.
In a statement issued by the UAE's embassy in London, the Dubai royal family said: "We want to thank those who have expressed concern for her wellbeing, despite the coverage which certainly is not reflective of the actual position.
"Her family has confirmed that her highness is being cared for at home, supported by her family and medical professionals. Sheikha Latifa continues to improve and we are hopeful she will return to public life at the appropriate time."
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