UAE President pardons 57 Bangladeshis convicted in rioting case

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has pardoned 57 Bangladeshi nations convicted of protesting against the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, in several streets across the UAE.

The pardon includes cancelling the sentences of those found guilty



and arranging for their deportation from the country, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Tuesday, September 3.

Chancellor Dr Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, has issued an order to immediately halt the implementation of the sentences and commence deportation procedures for the pardoned individuals.