Thailand plans to transfer football player to Khilafi system

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We have the right to keep him in detention at any time, in accordance with the law, but in a context of necessity, "said an unnamed Thai immigration official on the grounds that he" n ". was not allowed to talk to the media.

An official of the Foreign Ministry said that Thailand has not yet concluded an extradition treaty with Bahrain, but "this can be considered in each case".

For its part, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a statement that it "was in direct contact with the Thai authorities on this matter".

Thai authorities arrested Hakim al-Oreibi, who was granted asylum in Australia and who played football, on his arrival at Bangkok airport this week under the rule of law. an international police warrant issued by Bahrain.

Oreibi was found guilty of attacking a police station in Bahrain and sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison. Oreibi has denied any wrongdoing.

Al-Ureybi strongly criticizes the president of the AFC, Shaikh Salman Al-Khalifa, who is a Bahraini royal family.

Human Rights Watch said the Bahraini authorities had tortured Ureybi because of his brother's political activities during the 2011 protests.

Oreibi, who was playing for his country, got asylum in Australia in 2017 and now plays in a club in Melbourne.

Human Rights Watch describes the Bahraini justice system as a system of injustice and independence, noting that the courts play a key role in supporting Bahrain's highly repressive political system, repeatedly condemning peaceful protesters. imprisoned.