Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi freed by Thailand
The player was arrested in Thailand after travelling to the country on his honeymoon A Thai court has ordered the release of a football player arrested whilst on his honeymoon. Al-Araibi, an Australian refugee who plays for Melbourne team Pascoe Vale, was detained in Thailand in November where he was remained since. He has now […]
7 years ago
Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi pleads not to be sent to Bahrain before extradition hearing
The footballer was arrested in Thailand after travelling to the country on his honeymoon, and has remained in custody there ever since The Australian refugee Hakeem al-Araibi was caught on camera pleading not to be sent back to Bahrain as he arrived a Thai court ahead of an extradition hearing in Bangkok. The 25-year-old arrived at Bangkok’s […]
7 years ago