The UAE President has granted amnesty to Bangladeshi nationals implicated in recent disturbances across various emirates. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has directed authorities to nullify the convictions of those found guilty and facilitate their removal from the country.
Chancellor Dr Hamad Al Shamsi, the UAE Attorney-General, has issued directives to suspend the execution of the sentences and initiate deportation proceedings. The Attorney-General also urged all UAE residents to adhere to the nation's laws, emphasizing that the right to voice opinions is safeguarded by the state and its legal system. He pointed out that the state offers legal avenues for expressing opinions, ensuring that this right does not evolve into actions detrimental to the nation's and its people's interests.
Three Bangladeshis were handed life sentences, and 54 others were slated for deportation on July 22 due to involvement in riots and protests in the UAE. The trio received life sentences for organizing demonstrations and fomenting riots in the UAE to influence their government amid recent turmoil over job reservation in Bangladesh. The court additionally sentenced 53 individuals to 10 years and one to 11 years for illegal entry into the country and participation in the 'gathering'.
