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- OHCHR spokesperson Liz Throssell
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- Wide shot, press briefing room
- SOUNDBITE (English) — Elizabeth Throssell, Spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: “We raised our concerns about the situation in light of the disturbing video evidence that emerged this week. We requested more information and clarification about Sheikha Latifa’s current situation. Just to stress, this is a standard role of our Office to seek clarification from the concerned Government on individual cases within our mandate, that includes cases for whatever reason that have attracted wider focus”.
- Medium shot, journalist in press briefing room
- SOUNDBITE (English) - Elizabeth Throssell, Spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: “Given this serious concern about Sheikha Latifa, we have requested the Government’s response comes as a matter of priority. We look forward to receiving and considering this response and in the meantime, of course, we will continue to monitor and assess the situation closely”.
- Medium shot, journalist reading on cell phone in press briefing room
- SOUNDBITE (English) - Elizabeth Throssell, Spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: “We have asked for a proof of life, we have asked for further information. That really is all I can tell you at this point. Just to stress that we will have to see how the situation develops”.
- Medium shot, spokesperson on podium
- SOUNDBITE (English) - Elizabeth Throssell, Spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: “What we can say, however, is that it is on the public record. Two months ago, and that was in December 2020, the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances reported that – I quote -- it “decided to clarify the case of Sheikha Latifa Mohammed Al Maktoum, who is reportedly being held in incommunicado detention at her family home in Dubai”.
- Wide shot, podium with spokespeople at press briefing room at the UN Palais
- Medium shot, journalist at press briefing room at the UN Palais
- Close up, spokesperson at podium
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