Rania Dridi, a journalist and former activist known for her involvement in the Tunisian revolution of 2011, has been granted permission by the High Court in London to initiate legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The case revolves around the alleged use of Pegasus spyware to infiltrate her mobile phone, marking a significant development in the realm of digital surveillance and transnational repression.

The court’s decision comes after an application filed by the digital surveillance and transnational repression team at Leigh Day, a prominent law firm. By granting permission to serve the claim on the UAE government, the High Court acknowledges the existence of an arguable case against the UAE, paving the way for further legal scrutiny.

Rania Dridi, a British citizen of Tunisian origin, works as a journalist and presenter for Al Araby Television Network, covering various Middle Eastern affairs. She asserts that her mobile phone was targeted and hacked multiple times between October 2019 and July 2020, allegedly as part of a broader hacking campaign targeting media outlets such as Al Jaseera and Al Araby TV.

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