Hakeem al-Araibi set to be freed by Thai authorities

Bahraini footballer Hakeem al-Araibi is set to be released from custody after Thai authorities withdrew extradition proceedings against him. The 25-year-old travelled to Thailand on his honeymoon and was arrested upon arrival on November 27, detained on an Interpol notice issued at Bahrain’s request. Al-Araibi fled his homeland in 2014 before being granted permanent residence […]