Concern Raised Over Forced Disappearance of Two Qataris in Saudi
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BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 QFC joins global league of fi nancial centres Champions Al Sadd start new season in style published in QATAR since 1978 THURSDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11283 August 22, 2019 Dhul-Hijja 21, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Deputy Amir meets outgoing Swedish envoy Concern raised over forced disappearance of two Qataris in Saudi z70-year-old Ali Nasser Ali Jarallah and his 17-year-old son Abdulhadi were arrested on Aug 18 in the Eastern Province zNHRC demands immediate release of the Qatari citizens, who had entered Saudi Arabia on a family permit on Aug 15 QNA and Article 14 of the Arab Charter on munity. They go missing when state Doha Human Rights. “It is a clear violation offi cials (or someone acting with state of their rights to freedom and security.” consent) grab them from the street or His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani met at his Amiri Diwan off ice yesterday with the The committee expressed its con- from their homes and then deny it, or outgoing Swedish ambassador to Qatar Ewa Polano. The Deputy Amir granted the ambassador the Decoration of Al he National Human Rights cern about this enforced disappear- refuse to say where they are. Wajbah in recognition of her role in enhancing bilateral relations, wishing her success in her future assignments and Committee (NHRC) said it has ance, especially as the Saudi authori- “Sometimes disappearances may be further progress and prosperity for relations between the two countries. For her part, the ambassador expressed Treceived credible information ties have recently adopted a policy of committed by armed non-state actors, thanks and appreciation to the Deputy Amir and to the State’s off icials for the co-operation she received during her about the enforced disappearance of enforced disappearance of a number like armed opposition groups. And it term of off ice. 70-year-old Qatari national Ali Nasser of Qatari citizens due to the political is always a crime under international Ali Jarallah and his 17-year-old son crisis. law.” Abdulhadi in Saudi Arabia, pointing Holding Saudi Arabia fully respon- Amnesty said in many cases such out that the two Qatari citizens had sible for the life, physical health and people are not released and their fate entered Saudi Arabia under a family safety of Qatari national Ali Nasser remains unknown. “Victims are fre- In brief permit on August 15, 2019. Ali Jarallah and his son Abdulhadi, the quently tortured and many are killed, Denmark, Trump trade harsh In a statement yesterday, the NHRC NHRC has demanded that the Saudi or live in constant fear of being killed. said that the information received in- authorities disclose their fate and re- They know their families have no idea dicates that the Qatari citizen and his lease them immediately. where they are and that there is little words over cancelled visit son were forcibly disappeared at 1pm It also urgently called upon the High chance anyone is coming to help them. on Sunday, August 18, in the Eastern Commissioner for Human Rights, the Even if they escape death and are even- QATAR | Consular services Province of Saudi Arabia, where they UN Working Group on Enforced or In- tually released, the physical and psy- S Africa exempts Qatari DPA were arrested by the Saudi authorities voluntary Disappearances and the Hu- chological scars stay with them.” Washington and kept at an undisclosed location. man Rights Council to intervene im- Also, family and friends of people citizens from entry visa The NHRC condemned the enforced mediately to stop these systematic and who have disappeared experience slow An off icial source from the disappearance of the Qatari citizen and gross violations against Qatari citizens. mental anguish, Amnesty said. Not Department of Consular Aff airs at enmark reacted with surprise his son, and said the act violates all According to Amnesty International knowing where he or she is being held, the Ministry of Foreign Aff airs stated and some anger yesterday international and regional covenants, , victims of enforced disappearance are or how they are being treated adds to that the authorities of the Republic Dover US President Donald especially Article 9 of the International people who have literally disappeared; the mental agony of the people close to of South Africa decided to exempt Trump’s announcement that he will Covenant on Civil and Political Rights from their loved ones and their com- the victims, the NGO said. Qatari passport-holders from the not visit the country as planned next requirement of entry visa and allow month, after the Danish prime min- them to stay for a period of 90 days, ister poured cold water on his plans as of August 15, 2019. to buy Greenland. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Frederiksen talks to the press Flying Qatar’s flag high QATAR | Reaction said it was with “regret and surprise” yesterday, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Qatar slams attack on that she had received the news that after US President Trump cancelled Trump had cancelled his state visit his state visit. military patrol in Mali to Denmark. Qatar has strongly condemned the Denmark is a Nato member. the weekend, Frederiksen called attack on a military patrol in central Developments in “the Arctic call the White House’s idea of buying Mali which killed five soldiers. In for further co-operation between the Arctic island “absurd.” She said a statement issued yesterday, the the US, Greenland, the Faroe Islands bluntly: “Greenland is not for sale.” Ministry of Foreign Aff airs reiterated and Denmark,” she said. “Our invi- Speaking to reporters at the White Qatar’s firm stance of rejecting tation for stronger co-operation on House yesterday, Trump described violence and terrorism, regardless of Arctic aff airs still stands,” she said. Frederiksen’s comments as “nasty” motives and reasons. The statement Frederiksen observed that there and said it was inappropriate for her expressed Qatar’s condolences to the had been “a discussion” regarding the to call the purchase an “absurd idea”. victims’ families, the governments sale of Greenland. “This has clearly “It was not a nice way of saying and people of Mali. been rejected by Kim Kielsen,” the something,” the president said. semi-autonomous territory’s pre- “They could have said no, we’d BRITAIN | Politics mier, she said, adding that this was “a rather not do that or we’d rather not Merkel voices hope on decision I share of course.” talk about it.” Qatari adventurer Fahad Badar poses with the national flag after scaling the 4,478m tall Matterhorn mountain on Kielsen underlined on Monday Trump says he demands “respect” the Swiss-Italian border. Its symmetric pyramid shape makes it one of the most technically challenging mountains avoiding Brexit chaos that the people of Greenland must be for the United States, adding: “You to conquer. Earlier in May this year, Badar had made history by becoming the first Arab to scale Mount Everest German Chancellor Angela Merkel respected. don’t talk to the United States that and Mount Lhotse during the same expedition. yesterday off ered a glimmer of hope During a visit to Greenland at way, not under me.” Page 7 to visiting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the EU and UK could reach an agreement to avoid a chaotic no-deal Brexit. Merkel said perhaps an agreement would be possible within “30 days” for Britain to leave the EU, if a solution could be Preparations for new academic year complete: MoI found to the thorny issue of the Irish border. Page 11 QNA ucational buildings, or traffi c-related congestion near school buildings. Doha Education will remain Qatar’s primary investment: minister in order to enable all road users to reach The department co-operates with INDIA | Corruption their destinations easily and help ease the General Directorate of Traffi c and Ex- fi nance minister HE the Minister of Education and traffi c circulation, the offi cial Qatar Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) to he Ministry of Interior (MoI) Higher Education Dr Mohamed News Agency (QNA) reported yester- ensure road safety, alleviate traffi c jams Chidambaram arrested has announced that all prepara- Abdul Wahed Ali al-Hammadi day. around schools, facilitate movement High drama unfolded in New Ttions for the new academic year yesterday said education will remain The MoI called upon all concerned on streets when students enter and exit Delhi late yesterday as officers have been completed, confi rming the the primary investment for Qatar, to abide by traffi c rules in order to save schools, and ensure safe movement in from India’s equivalent of the FBI readiness of the relevant departments given its an investment in human lives and property, stressing the need those areas, he noted. scaled the walls of a former finance to ensure the security and safety of all capital that provides great returns to ensure all safety requirements in Major Naif called on parents of minister’s home to arrest him on concerned. in all fields, QNA reported. He made schools and educational buildings to the students to go to their children’s corruption charges, local media The 2019-20 academic year starts the observation while speaking at HE the Minister of Education and provide a safe learning environment schools early and take into account the reported. Earlier in the day, the on August 25. the annual reception ceremony held Higher Education Dr Mohamed for all. change of traffi c on some roads and Central Bureau of Investigation The ministry explained that all de- for new Qatari teachers.