Parents ‘did not mean’ to kill daughter, 4, Abu Dhabi court hears


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ABU DHABI // Parents accused of torturing and killing their four-year-old daughter said they "did not mean to" do it, the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court heard.
When questioned, the mother, S?Q, said she did not intend to hurt the child and was only trying to discipline her.
She said her daughter, Mariam, had been "uncontrollable" and had to learn good manners.
She also said that was the only "way of upbringing" she knew of and was used to.
The father, A?S, said he had nothing to do with the daughter's upbringing, and had left that job solely to the mother.
The child was taken to hospital after she had trouble breathing and started vomiting severely.
She died of a brain haemorrhage. Medical reports indicated she had suffered several skull fractures which led to her death.
A postmortem examination found the child was covered in bruises that she had sustained over the years.
Doctors' shock at how thin and malnourished Mariam was led to the arrest of the parents.
They claim the child had fallen, which caused the bruises.
The parents must now appoint lawyers and the case will resume next week.
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The smuggler

Eldarir had arrived at JFK in January 2020 with three suitcases, containing goods he valued at $300, when he was directed to a search area.
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Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

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