The footballer currently holds Australian residency. The request was made after Bahrain supplied prosecutors with evidence and documents accusing al-Araibi of arson and possession of weapons. The footballer’s arrest caught international attention as he holds refugee status and is under the protection of Australia. The footballer has been begging the Australian government to “keep fighting for me” and stop his extradition over charges that his supporters say are politically motivated. Meanwhile, sources recently revealed that it was Australia that had alerted Bahrain about the footballer’s trip, however Australian authorities backtracked after his arrest hit headlines.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 01, 2019 13:41 UTC