Refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi fights extradition to Bahrain - Take a eye on it

in football •  6 years ago 

A Bahraini footballer is facing extradition from Thailand, despite international calls for his release.

Hakeem Al-Araibi, 25, who holds refugee status in Australia, was detained in Bangkok last month on an Interpol warrant put out by Bahrain.

He was sentenced in Bahrain for vandalism but denies the charges.

Australia, football's governing body Fifa and rights groups have condemned his arrest as there are fears for his safety if he is sent back to Bahrain.

Mr Al-Araibi claims he will be tortured if extradited.

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