Surveillance and Shadows: The Fight for Human Rights in the UAE

This chapter details the harrowing journey of a human rights activist whose advocacy in the UAE led to covert surveillance operations against him. It highlights the invasive tactics employed by the UAE government, including advanced hacking tools and the use of captured dissidents’ social media, as well as the emotional and psychological toll on those targeted. Through personal accounts and the examination of controversial projects like Project Raven, the chapter underscores the severe dangers faced by activists in authoritarian regimes.