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- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan pardoned 57 Bangladeshi nationals convicted for protest involvement.
- The pardoned individuals’ sentences have been canceled, and they will be deported back to Bangladesh.
- Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim Chief Advisor, confirmed the pardon during a media meeting.
- Attorney General Hamad Al Shamsi has initiated the process to halt sentences and start repatriation.
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has granted a pardon to 57 Bangladeshi nationals who were previously convicted for their involvement in protests within the UAE. This decision, announced on September 3, 2024, marks a notable gesture of clemency by the UAE government.
The pardoned individuals were convicted by the UAE Federal Court for participating in protests that took place last month. Following the presidential pardon, they are set to be deported back to Bangladesh. The UAE’s official news agency, WAM, confirmed that their prison sentences have been canceled, and arrangements for their deportation are underway.
Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, confirmed the pardon during a meeting with editors from various media outlets. He stated that the UAE President’s decision includes the cancellation of the sentences and the facilitation of their return to Bangladesh. “The President of the UAE has pardoned these individuals, and they will soon be sent back to Bangladesh,” Dr. Yunus informed.
Following the presidential directive, Attorney General Hamad Al Shamsi has issued orders to halt the implementation of the sentences and initiate the repatriation process. This move is seen as part of the UAE’s broader policy of granting general amnesty to certain convicted individuals, reflecting the country’s commitment to humanitarian considerations and international relations.
The pardon has been positively received in Bangladesh, where the government and the families of the pardoned individuals have expressed relief and gratitude towards the UAE authorities. This development underscores the strong bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the UAE, highlighting the diplomatic channels that facilitated this resolution.
Source: Samakal
