Wave of arrests puts Al Islah back in the spotlight


Issue 924 - 25 May 2012 | 6 minute read

Thirteen members of the Islamist group Al Islah – including a member of Ras Al Khaimah’s royal family – have been detained in the UAE. GSN has been talking to members of the organisation about its history, aims and the reasons it is seen as a threat to state security

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