Australia knew Hakeem Al-Araibi Interpol red notice was invalid, watchdog claims

NEWS: The letter, sent to Peter Dutton two weeks ago, claims the Australian Federal Police knew the Bahraini red notice was invalid.

Image of Mr. Hakeem Al-Araibi being detained by Thai police in Bangkok

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An international criminal justice watchdog has released a letter criticising the Australian government for facilitating the detainment of Bahraini refugee Hakeem Al-Araibi.

In the letter, addressed to Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton and dated December 12, Fair Trials accused the Australian Federal Police (AFP) of being aware of Interpol's refugee policy which states that red notices are not allowed against refugees and asylum seekers if the alert was requested by the country where they fear persecution.

You can read the full version of this story in English on SBS News here.


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By Maani Truu

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