National Democracy Institute Office Closes in Dubai
Sam Gejdenson (Photo: US Congress)
An American-backed pro-democracy group’s office in the United Arab Emirates has been shuttered.
The National Democracy Institute, based in Washington, was told its license to operate in Dubai had been revoked.
Marco Werman talks with former Congressman and NDI board member Sam Gejdenson.
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