Al-Araibi Detention
The inside story of Hakeem's homecoming
The behind the scenes campaign to release Hakeem al-Araibi is bigger than most people may realise.
- by James Massola
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Analysis
Analysis
Bahrain blinks, but Hakeem al-Araibi should have never faced this ordeal
What began as a honeymoon turned into a two-month nightmare, but at last his ordeal is over.
- by Michael Ruffles
Thailand
Hakeem al-Araibi to return to Australia after extradition to Bahrain dropped
Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi will be freed from his Thai jail cell and allowed to return home to Australia.
- by James Massola and Bevan Shields
Thailand
Thai cave heroes join push to free refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi
The two Australians of the Year sent a private letter calling for the release of Australian-based refugee Hakeem al-Araibi.
- by Michael Ruffles
Hakeem al-Araibi
'We reaffirm our son's innocence': Player's family call for release
The parents of Hakeem al-Araibi have released an emotional statement calling for the immediate release of their son from a Thai prison.
- by Simone Fox Koob and James Massola
Hakeem al-Araibi
'Australia never issued a red notice': Canberra fires back at Bangkok over Hakeem al-Araibi
The diplomatic stoush between Canberra and Bangkok over Hakeem al-Araibi has escalated, with the Australian government declaring it did not issue the Red Notice for the footballer's arrest.
- by James Massola and Veena Thoopkrajae
Opinion
Opinion
Silence from FIFA president as world unites behind Hakeem
The question is whether FIFA is prepared to apply the kind of pressure that might make a difference and possibly save Hakeem Al-Araibi's life.
- by Sam Wallace
Hakeem al-Araibi
Thailand blames Australia for Hakeem al-Araibi's detention
The Thai government statement that it can't intervene to free Araibi appears to contradict previous pronouncements.
- by James Massola
Exclusive
Hakeem al-Araibi
'Why did they put chains on me? I'm not an animal': Hakeem al-Araibi speaks from prison
The refugee footballer has begged Scott Morrison to step up his efforts to secure his release, after the news that he would stay on remand until April 22.
- by James Massola
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Bahrain
Australian soccer player Hakeem al-Araibi given time to submit defence
Hakeem al-Araibi fears he will be tortured if he is returned to Bahrain as it seeks to extradite him over the alleged vandalism of a police station.
- by James Massola & Veena Thoopkrajae
Australian Human Rights Commission
Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi to appear in court
The court appearance means Araibi is one step closer to being sent back to Bahrain.
- by James Massola