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  • MFA Spokesman’s Comments In Response To Media Queries For An Update On The Two Singaporeans Arrested In Abu Dhabi, 25 August 2017

    MFA Spokesman’s Comments In Response To Media Queries For An Update On The Two Singaporeans Arrested In Abu Dhabi, 25 August 2017

    The MFA spokesman said:

    “Officials from the Singapore Embassy in Abu Dhabi met both Singaporeans on 23 August 2017 to ensure their continued well-being while in custody.  The Embassy’s representatives also attended the bail hearing on 24 August 2017.  This was the Embassy’s fourth meeting with the two Singaporeans since their arrest.  The first meeting took place on the same day the Embassy was notified of their case on 10 August 2017.

    The Embassy will continue to provide the necessary consular assistance and has been closely monitoring developments to ensure that due process is accorded to them.  MFA is also in close contact with the families of the two Singaporeans.

    Singaporeans are also reminded that they should respect and abide by the local laws when they travel overseas.

     

    MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

    SINGAPORE 

    25 AUGUST 2017

  • Crowdfunding For Fadli And Fifi To Raise Money For Their Legal Fees (Via POSB)

    Crowdfunding For Fadli And Fifi To Raise Money For Their Legal Fees (Via POSB)

    Pls Share!!
    Help needed!

    POSB Savings, 276-11128-0

    Dear Friends,

    This is Fadli’s sister. We have found a lawyer for Fadli and Fifi. After searching for a week, we have found two–and both their fees are 60,000dirhams++. We have decided to engage the lawyer who has been helping us for a longer period of time, and whom we trust to handle this with all their might.

    60,000dirhams is roughly equivalent to $22,300. We aim to raise $25,000 to cover the translation costs and court fees which are on top of the initial sum. See attached screenshot for email correspondence with the lawyer.

    As such, we have set up a brand new account to raise these legal fees for Fadli & Fifi. This account had been started at $0 to ensure transparency and accountability.

    Vanessa and Jocelyn will manage this account & provide all donors regular updates on how much we have raised, as well as receipts of payment to the law firm in Abu Dhabi when we get the transfer across.

    Please email [email protected] to indicate donation amount, and so we can keep you updated on the progress. All email addresses are collected for the sole purpose of updating donors on the progress and to provide evidence that funds have been transferred to the lawyers. All information will be private and confidential.

    We are thankful for everyone who has expressed their support. And we hope we can pull through this together.

    Thank you. Darius Wong, Vanessa Ho, Saiful Rahman, Ogy Ibrahim II

     

    Source: Amy Tashiana

  • 1 Family Plans To Do Crowdfunding For Legal Fees After 2 Singaporean Men Jailed For Crossdressing In UAE

    1 Family Plans To Do Crowdfunding For Legal Fees After 2 Singaporean Men Jailed For Crossdressing In UAE

    Mr Fadli Rahman, 26, a fashion photographer, and Nur Qistina Fitriah Ibrahim, 37, were arrested on Aug 9, with an official court document in Arabic saying two Singaporean men were caught for wearing women’s clothes in public and for behaving indecently.

    The Straits Times reported that Nur Qistina is a transgender person who had legally changed her name but has not undergone gender reassignment surgery to become a woman.

    The pair, who had arrived in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Aug 8, were arrested while out buying lunch at a shopping mall and were sentenced on Aug 20.

    Cross-dressing, homosexuality and transgender behaviour are crimes in the UAE.

    Mr Fadli was in Abu Dhabi for a photo shoot. He had previously worked on TV show Mongolia’s Next Top Model, and fashion magazines Her World and Men’s Folio.

    The New Paper spoke to Mr Fadli’s brother, Mr Saiful Rahman, 32, yesterday. The property officer said the family last had contact with Mr Fadli when he sent a selfie on Aug 9.

    Mr Saiful said the family then heard of the arrest from Mr Fadli’s friends on Aug 14.

    When asked how his parents reacted to the news, he said: “My parents were crying and worried about him over there.”

    He added: “We just want him back. We want him back safely. They can even deport him.”

    The two men have until Sept 4 to appeal against their sentence.

    When contacted, a spokesman from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told TNP: “MFA is aware of this case and is rendering the necessary consular assistance. We are also assisting the family to seek legal advice.”

    Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, in an e-mail to the family seen by The Straits Times, said: “I’m sorry to hear about this. Rest assured that our consular and mission colleagues will do their best to assist your brother. I understand that they are already in contact with you and your brother. Please let me know if you need further assistance.”

    Mr Saiful said the family have reached out to a lawyer in Abu Dhabi, Ms Stephanie Mouanes, an associate at Al Suwaidi & Company Advocates & Legal Consultants.

    Speaking to TNP over the phone yesterday, Ms Mouanes said she had been in contact with the family but would not be able to furnish any details about the case until they officially appoint her.

    Mr Fadli’s family and friends are planning to launch a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for his legal fees.

     

    Source: http://www.tnp.sg