UAE Takes Custody of Abdul Rahman Al Qaradawi Following Extradition from Lebanon

The United Arab Emirates has officially taken custody of Abdul Rahman Al Qaradawi, an Egyptian opposition activist, following his extradition from Lebanon under a provisional arrest warrant.

Al Qaradawi is accused of engaging in activities that threaten public security and stability in the UAE. The warrant was issued by the General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers' Council - Criminal Investigation and Data Bureau, at the UAE's request.

The extradition process was facilitated through a formal request from the UAE Ministry of Justice to Lebanon's Central Authority, adhering to the principle of reciprocity and the legal frameworks of both nations.

Background on Abdul Rahman Al Qaradawi

Abdul Rahman Al Qaradawi, son of the late Yusuf Al Qaradawi—spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood—has been a prominent political figure opposing Egyptian leadership. His father, an influential Sunni scholar linked to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, passed away in 2022 after years in exile in Qatar.

Al Qaradawi has long been critical of Egypt's current president, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, and played a key role in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising against former leader Hosni Mubarak.

The UAE has reiterated its commitment to protecting national security, emphasizing its firm stance against any threats to its stability and vowing to pursue all necessary legal actions against such individuals.

 

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