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Anwar Ibrahim Urges Tunisia to Consider Releasing Ghannouchi on Humanitarian Grounds
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Anwar Ibrahim Urges Tunisia to Consider Releasing Ghannouchi on Humanitarian Grounds

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Tunisian President Kais Saied to consider releasing Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi.
  • The appeal is based on humanitarian grounds, citing Ghannouchi's age and health condition.
  • Anwar emphasized that the request respects Tunisia's sovereignty and legal processes.

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has formally requested that Tunisian President Kais Saied consider the release of prominent cleric Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi. The appeal, conveyed on humanitarian grounds, highlights Ghannouchi's advanced age and deteriorating health.

Anwar stated that the request is purely based on humanitarian considerations. He stressed that Malaysia fully respects Tunisia's sovereignty and its established legal proceedings. The Prime Minister's office confirmed that the appeal was made with these principles in mind.

Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, a significant figure in Tunisian politics, has been facing legal challenges. Details regarding the specific charges or the circumstances leading to his current situation were not elaborated upon in the provided text, but the Malaysian Prime Minister's intervention underscores the international attention his case has garnered.

The appeal from Anwar Ibrahim signifies a diplomatic effort to address the cleric's welfare while acknowledging the internal legal framework of Tunisia. The Prime Minister's office indicated that further details regarding the communication were received, suggesting an ongoing diplomatic engagement on the matter.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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