Human rights organisations commend decision pardoning Bangladeshis involved in recent protests in UAE

The organisations say the pardoning reflects UAE’s long-standing humanitarian approach

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 Human rights organisations commend decision pardoning Bangladeshis involved in recent protests in UAE. Photo of the UAE Ministry of Justice building for illustrative purpose only
Human rights organisations commend decision pardoning Bangladeshis involved in recent protests in UAE. Photo of the UAE Ministry of Justice building for illustrative purpose only
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Geneva: A coalition of human rights organisations has released an international statement during the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), commending the UAE’s decision to pardon the Bangladeshi nationals who were involved in recent protests and convicted of crimes affecting security and public order, and sentenced for committing crimes and offences punishable by law.

Led by the Union Association for Human Rights and comprising over 20 international, regional, and national human rights organisations, including 9 organisations holding consultative status with the UN, the coalition underscored that this pardon reflects the UAE’s long-standing humanitarian approach and reinforces its adherence to the values of tolerance.

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