Deported Palestinian activist Miqdad faces potential extradition to Israel

Indonesian authorities have deported Palestinian activist Abdel Karim Raed Miqdad to Cyprus, less than 24 hours after his arrest. The move has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations, which fear Miqdad may now face extradition to Israel. The Geneva Council for Rights and Liberties expressed "deep concern," highlighting the lack of transparency surrounding the legal basis for his detention and the swiftness of the deportation. The organization warned that his transfer to Cyprus could be a precursor to extradition to Israel, raising serious concerns about potential human rights violations.

According to the Geneva-based human rights group, Miqdad's arrest was based on an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of the National Central Bureau (NCB) of Interpol in Nicosia, Cyprus. The request reportedly cited alleged "terrorism-related offenses" in Cyprus. However, the organization noted that the documents they reviewed did not contain specific details of the alleged actions, supporting evidence, or the factual basis for the accusations. This absence of fundamental information, they argue, violates Miqdad's right to know the reasons for his arrest and hinders his ability to mount an effective legal defense. The group also stated that Miqdad was only permitted to contact his family last Saturday.