"UAE Confirms Mass Prisoner Trial During COP28 Summit"
The United Arab Emirates has confirmed the mass trial of 84 inmates, including a prominent activist, during the COP28 climate talks. The state-run news agency reported that the defendants are charged with forming a secret organization to commit acts of violence and terrorism. Most detainees are said to be members of the Muslim Brotherhood. The trial, which has been under preparation for six months, is ongoing, and all accused have legal representation. Human rights groups have highlighted the case, particularly that of Ahmed Mansoor, a 2015 human rights award recipient, and Nasser bin Ghaith, an academic detained since 2015. The UAE's strict laws on expression and political organization were also noted during the COP28, where protests were limited.