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9:21 CAT | 16 Mar 2021
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Rights groups and supporters of Osama al-Hasani have condemned Morocco for extraditing the Saudi-Australian theologian to Saudi Arabia, where they say he could face torture.
They accuse Morocco of violating the non-refoulement principle under the UN Convention against Torture.
Moroccan officials confirmed they had handed Mr Hasani to the Saudi authorities, who had issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of theft, which he denies.
Mr Hasani’s legal team say it is politically motivated and has urged the UN to speak to Moroccan and Saudi authorities.
While the Moroccan authorities said they had handed him over to Saudi Arabia, there is no indication Mr Hasani has left the country.
Activists believe he is still in Morocco in the custody of Saudi officials.
His wife Hana had pleaded with the Australian prime minister, saying she fears for his life if taken to Saudi Arabia.
The Australian government confirmed on Thursday it was in contact with Morocco on the matter and that an embassy official had visited him.
Mr Hasani was arrested last month in the Moroccan city of Tangier on his way to visiting his wife and infant son.
Source: BBC
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