Rights groups urge Thailand to release Hakeem Al-Araibi

NEWS: Fifty-seven groups have signed an open letter urging the Thai government to release detained refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi.

Hakeem al-Araibi (AAP)

Hakeem al-Araibi Source: AAP

A coalition of Thai human rights and civil liberties groups, academics and leading legal figures have called on the Thai government to release refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi.

In an open letter to the government, the 57 signatories said the government should not deport Al-Araibi on two legal and human rights grounds. They also called for him to be granted bail.

You can read the full article in English here.


Share

1 min read

Published

Updated




Share this with family and friends


Follow SBS Thai

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

Thai News

Watch now