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UAE pardons 57 Bangladeshi expats jailed for anti-Hasina protests

Sep 05, 2024

Dubai [UAE], September 5: The president of the United Arab Emirates has pardoned 57 Bangladeshi citizens jailed for holding protests in the Gulf country against their own government.
The decision, announced on Tuesday, by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan "cancels" the sentences of the Bangladeshi nationals, state news agency WAM reported.
Bangladesh's Sangbad Sangstha news agency, citing a presidential adviser, said all 57 are expected to return home soon.
The Bangladeshi expatriates were accused of joining protests in the UAE that mirrored the mass demonstrations against the then prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, and her government in their home country. (Agencies)
Source: Qatar Tribune

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