Dubai, August 02: A man jailed at Al Aweer prison has alleged that he was raped by seven inmates who threatened him with a knife.
A.M., a 24-year-old Syrian, said he was allegedly raped by seven prisoners 10 days ago. He was later transferred to solitary confinement.
Police said A.M. is serving a one-year jail term for theft.
“He finished his sentence 20 days ago, but he is wanted in another emirate for a crime he committed there,” the police official said.
A.M. was crying when he spoke on the phone from jail. “I cannot tolerate the pain physically and morally,” he said.
He said the police were informed about the rape. “I am suffering and I want to report the rape case to the court,” he said.
Police said action was taken by the jail authorities against the suspects.
The police official said A.M. will be transferred soon to the police in the emirate where he is wanted.
-Agencies