Domestic abuse victim in UAE charged with suicide bid has her travel ban lifted
The Independent|July 11, 2024
An Irish air hostess charged by police in Dubai with attempting to take her own life after she was allegedly attacked in her home has had her travel ban lifted by the authorities.
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Domestic abuse victim in UAE charged with suicide bid has her travel ban lifted

Tori Towey, an Emirates Airlines employee from County Roscommon, was a victim of domestic violence and had been banned from leaving the state, Irish parliamentarians were told on Tuesday.

As her case was due before court in the UAE on 18 July, the 28year-old had pleaded for Irish authorities to intervene and help get her home.

In a major development, Irish premier Simon Harris revealed yesterday that Dubai’s travel ban on Ms Towey has now been lifted.

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