Haydee Dijkstal appeared on The Crossroads #Podcast to discuss new #report on #ISKP crimes against the Hazara-Shia community in #Afghanistan. As external #counsel, Haydee assisted with the report's Rome Statute legal analysis. @dijkstal.bsky.social www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/insights/new...

Haydee Dijkstal discusses AHRDO report on ISKP crimes in Afghanistan on Crossroads Podcast

Haydee Dijkstal <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/dijkstal-haydee?preview_mode=1#content/introduction> (Barrister, 33 Bedford Row Chambers) appeared on

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UN WGAD issues decision on the ongoing #detention in #SaudiArabia of #British national, Ahmed Al-Doush (rep by Haydee Dijkstal and Simon Ridding)-finding his detention 'arbitrary' (wrongful), severe #violations of his rights, & calling for immediate release www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/insights/new...

Haydee Dijkstal and Simon Ridding secure UN decision on British national’s arbitrary detention in Saudi Arabia

~ UN calls for ‘immediate release’ and says ‘no trial should have taken place’ ~ During its 104th session, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

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Wife of Briton pleads for Saudi Arabia to release him from ‘arbitrary detention’

Wife of Briton pleads for Saudi Arabia to release him from ‘arbitrary detention’

Ahmed al-Doush’s health said to be in sharp decline since his arrest in 2024 in relation to social media posts The wife of a British national who has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia since 2024 for social media posts, has pleaded for his release as his wellbeing declines. In November, the UN working group on arbitrary detention found Ahmed al-Doush was being detained arbitrarily under international law and recommended his immediate release, as well as the payment of compensation. The findings followed its eight-month inquiry Continue reading...

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Lovely evening at the Amnesty Media Awards being inspired by all the nominees and their work to raise some of the most pressing and important human rights issues today #AmnestyMediaAwards

Co-authored this piece with @brittgronemeyer.bsky.social in the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social ‘Discourses’ on how the IRI’s role in providing to Russia Shahed-style drones used in attacks on civilians could lead to accessory liability for individuals in Iran. www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/t...

The Islamic Republic of Iran should be held accountable for aiding Russia's crimes against Ukraine

To deter the proliferation of Iranian drones, global courts and governments should pursue accountability for violating international law in supporting Russia's actions in Ukraine.

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What an honour to be included in Amnesty magazine alongside four formidable women working to protect human rights, including Dania Abul Haj (who I’m glad to call a colleague and friend), Rachel Charlton-Dailey, Hope Chilokoa-Mullen, and Tracey Herrington. Please consider supporting Amnesty UK ⬇️

Amnesty International UK@amnestyuk.bsky.social · 5mo ago

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating five women advancing human rights. From tackling poverty to defending Palestinian rights, these women are fighting injustice locally and globally. 🧵1/7

Haydée Dijkstal has been re-elected to the BHRC Executive Committee. The Committee is dedicated to defending the rule of #law and upholding internationally recognised legal standards regarding #humanrights and the right to a #fairtrial. @dijkstal.bsky.social www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/insights/new...

Haydee Dijkstal Re-Elected to the BHRC Executive Committee for the 2026-2027 term

We are pleased to share that Haydée Dijkstal <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/dijkstal-haydee?preview_mode=1#content/introduction> has been re-elected

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#HumanRightsDay - Our barristers continue to work at the forefront of international justice, ensuring that essential rights are protected. Today, we highlight their recent, critical work! @dijkstal.bsky.social @drschelvan.bsky.social www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/insights/new...

International Human Rights Day 2025: Upholding Our Everyday Essentials at 33 Bedford Row

The 10th December has been internationally recognised as Human Rights Day <https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day> since 1950, marking the

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Prisoner951 is important & timely! Grateful that, w/ its release, @anooshehashoori.bsky.social & @amnestyuk.bsky.social raise the struggle of other #British citizens detained abroad and their families~incl bank analyst+father of 4, Ahmed Al-Doush, detained for exercising his right to #freeexpression

Amnesty International UK@amnestyuk.bsky.social · 8mo ago

This isn't a drama. It's a warning. The new BBC drama, Prisoner 951, tells the story of Richard and Nazanin’s fight for justice. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori were unjustly imprisoned in Iran, and Amnesty UK campaigned for their release.

Haydee Dijkstal secures UN finding of #arbitrary detention & #enforceddisappearance against #Bangladesh for ongoing detention of Mr Dil Mohammed, a #refugee from Myanmar and prominent #Rohingya community leader to the refugee encampment in ‘No Mans Land' www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/insights/new...

Haydee Dijkstal secures UN finding of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance for Rohingya community leader detained in Bangladesh

During its 103rd Session in August 2025, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention considered the detention of Mr Dil Mohammed, a refugee from Myanmar who

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This weekend I hoped to raise a bit of awareness while at the Battersea Park Half Marathon to the wrongful #detention in #Iran of #British citizens Lindsay & Craig Foreman and the work to get them home. Please take a moment to visit this page and support if you can: freelindsayandcraig.com

We are delighted to #celebrate the 33 Bedford Row #barristers recognised in the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026 rankings. Huge congratulations to our ranked members: Dr S Chelvan, Gul Nawaz Hussain KC, Haydée Dijkstal, Tope Adeyemi, Zahra Ahmed www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/insights/new...

33 Bedford Row Members Ranked in Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2026

Chambers is pleased to announce the list of our barristers who have been ranked in the Chambers UK Bar 2026

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The People’s Tribunal for #Women in #Afghanistan (on X @AfgPpt) has started in Madrid and is addressing evidence of gender based #persecution from 8-10 Oct. Follow the civil society led tribunal, with @ahrdo.bsky.social @rawadari.bsky.social HRDPlusNetwork & DROPS, here ⬇️ x.com/afgppt/statu...

People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan on X: "ENG: https://t.co/9oiBG71iMb DARI https://t.co/dRuOTlqZPD PASHTO https://t.co/kWrotNnXgW https://t.co/ETw1jfOCgf" / X

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The Strategic Litigation Project is honored to welcome Ambassador Beth Van Schaack, who served as the United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice from March 2022 to January 2025, as a Distinguished Fellow. Read her bio below ⬇️

Families of UK prisoners abroad urge ministers to keep promises to help

Families of UK prisoners abroad urge ministers to keep promises to help

David Lammy said he hopes to appoint special envoy for British nationals detained overseas Families and lawyers of prominent British prisoners detained abroad have called for the government to deliver on promises to help secure their release and appoint a special envoy. Last week, David Lammy, the foreign secretary, said he hoped to appoint a special envoy for British nationals arbitrarily detained overseas by the end of the year, after vowing to do so in November 2024 and as part of a Labour manifesto pledge. Continue reading...

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I post mostly about work here, so it feels right to honour the extraordinary life and career of my grandmother ~ Dr Haydée Javier Kimmich ~ who we lost this week. She was a force; embodying a fierce spirit of independence, purpose and service which was impossible not to inspire.

Very sad to see this news. Courtenay gave me my first job in ICL years ago on the Taylor trial, and made a big impression as I was starting my career - as I know he did for so many. He will be missed.

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‘Simply no one better’: Prominent Black UK lawyer Courtenay Griffiths dies aged 69

Yesterday the APPG on Arbitrary Detention held a hearing on British national, Ahmed Al-Doush, whose arb detention in Saudi Arabia~now 10 yr sentence~is based on free expression/assoc. Very glad to provide info w/ @reprievehq.bsky.social & @amnestyuk.bsky.social www.hostagesappg.co.uk/post/press-b...

Ahmed has been sentenced to 10 yrs for an alleged tweet. The exact tweet is unknown. His trial and detention involved fair trial & due process violations. The UK Gov must demand answers and stand firmly against a British national’s imprisonment for allegedly exercising his right to free expression.

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A British analyst has been sentenced to ten years in a Saudi Arabian prison for posting a tweet, The Times can reveal

Detained for nearly 9 months, British national, Ahmed Al-Doush, being tried on charges allegedly based on a tweet. His case raises serious concerns about his right to free expression and association, and basic due process and fair trial principles under international law.

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Briton faces threat of extended Saudi prison sentence for tweet

Our client Robert Pether has been arbitrarily detained in Iraq since 2021. This is a welcomed statement by @simonharrisireland.bsky.social. #FreeRobertPether @dijkstal.bsky.social

A little delegation from @33bedfordrow.bsky.social International attending this year’s International Bar Association War Crimes Committee conference in The Hague. Lovely to catch up with colleagues and friends along with @mhproulx.bsky.social and Aqsa Hussain. #IBAWCC #33BRIntl

Delighted to have Marie-Hélène and Michael as colleagues at Chambers! They bring extensive experience practicing before intl criminal tribunals in The Hague and beyond, and impressive expertise and knowledge of intl law. Looking forward to the collaborating, supporting and learning from each other!

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Chambers is delighted to announce that Marie-Hélène Proulx and Michael Herz will be joining as an #Associate and a #DoorTenant with immediate effect. They will be joining the #InternationalLaw practice group. Read about our new joiners below: www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/insights/new...

Haydee Dijkstal @dijkstal.bsky.social acts as international counsel for Saudi teacher released from #detention in Saudi Arabia after nearly 2 years and 3 months of detention based on the exercise of #FreeExpression on social media. www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/insights/new...

Saudi teacher released after arbitrary detention for tweets: Haydee Dijkstal acted as international counsel

On 13 February 2025, Saudi teacher, Asaad Al Ghamdi, was released from detention in Saudi Arabia after nearly 2 years and 3 months of detention based on the

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Today, my client, Asaad Al Ghamdi - a Saudi teacher sentenced to 15 yrs imprisonment for posts on social media - was released after 2+ yrs of arbitrary detention in Saudi Arabia. I'm thrilled he is reunited with his family! sanad.uk/2025/02/13/a...

After More Than Two Years of Detention, Saudi Arabia Releases Teacher Asaad Al-Ghamdi - Sanad Organization

The Saudi authorities have released Asaad bin Nasser Al-Ghamdi, the brother of London-based Saudi dissident Dr. Saeed Al-Ghamdi, after more than two years of

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The Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers is delighted to invite you to a conversation with @dijkstal.bsky.social (33 Bedford Row Chamber) on her outstanding career as a barrister in ICL & IHRL: February 12, 2025 at 16:00 CET Click here to register: shorturl.at/QjKl9

The case of a British man detained in #SaudiArabia without charge since late August 2024, causing him to miss his child's birth, has been raised before the #UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention by his legal team at 33BR - Haydee Dijkstal leading Simon Ridding. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Foreign Office refused to give us details about Briton jailed in Saudi, family say

Ahmed al-Doush has been held for more than four months without charge and has been given no reason for his arrest

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Yesterday Lebanon sent Turkish-Egyptian poet Abdul Rahman AlQaradawi to the UAE on an extradition request for tweeting a video of joy for the Syrian people and criticism for repression elsewhere. This was despite overwhelming calls for Lebanon to respect intl law & not extradite. 🧵

“Lebanon is a party to the Convention Against Torture, and with that, there’s an absolute obligation under Article III not to send anyone to a country where they might be abused.” @dijkstal.bsky.social explains to BBC that her client faces torture if extradited: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Newsday - Blinken visits South Korea amid political unrest - BBC Sounds

Investigators have passed responsibility to arrest the impeached president to the police

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No family should have to go through the painful experience of a loved one being arbitrarily detained abroad, yet British citizen Ahmed Al-Doush has been in prolonged detention in Saudi Arabia without reason or charge causing him to miss his child’s birth. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Foreign Office refused to give us details about Briton jailed in Saudi, family say

Ahmed al-Doush has been held for more than four months without charge and has been given no reason for his arrest

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