Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Thai Court Orders Release of Bahrain Refugee Soccer Player

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A Thai court ordered the release of a refugee soccer player on Monday after prosecutors said they were no longer seeking his extradition to Bahrain in a case that had drawn worldwide attention. Thailand had come under great pressure from Australia's government, sporting bodies and human rights groups to send Hakeem al-Araibi back to Australia, where he has refugee status and plays semi-professional soccer. Australian Prime Minister praised the decision and said late Monday that...

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