Sheikha Latifa speaks into a mobile phone camera from an undisclosed location. Photo: David Haigh via AP Sheikha Latifa speaks into a mobile phone camera from an undisclosed location. Photo: David Haigh via AP
Sheikha Latifa speaks into a mobile phone camera from an undisclosed location. Photo: David Haigh via AP
Royalty
World /  Middle East

Dubai princess’ backers seek Joe Biden’s help to win her freedom

  • In videos released on Tuesday, Sheikha Latifa said she was being held hostage in a villa after failing to flee the country in 2018
  • Friends concerned for her safety say the US president is one of the few world leaders with the stature to secure her release

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Updated: 4:14am, 18 Feb, 2021

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Sheikha Latifa speaks into a mobile phone camera from an undisclosed location. Photo: David Haigh via AP Sheikha Latifa speaks into a mobile phone camera from an undisclosed location. Photo: David Haigh via AP
Sheikha Latifa speaks into a mobile phone camera from an undisclosed location. Photo: David Haigh via AP
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