The UAE has arrested 5 pro-reform bloggers. This arrest comes despite recent moves by the UAE to liberalize the political process. Already the largely closed proceedings have been riddled with controversy, from allegations of mistreatment to accusations by the defense attorneys of improper proceedings.
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Also, this article asks some interesting questions about the Arab Spring. Does the UAE's wealth preclude it from the movement that has affected so many other nations?
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