Hakeem al-Araibi should be set free

The case of Hakeen al-Araibi should be set free. Here is fossie.

The Australian government has recognised the man as a refugee.
This means a number of things.

• They recognise he was playing football at the time of the 'offence' therefore there was NO offence. you do not grant refugee status to a criminal
• They recognise he is being persecuted for his beliefs.

This means Interpol should have NEVER had issued a notice for his arrest given the specious charges.

Thailand should be told this man is a refugee and why he is. Following that he should be set free.

Postscript:

This is a perfect case of how countries which are not democratic game interpol to gaol  people for 'political' offences