The president of the UAE pardoned 57 Bangladeshi citizens jailed for protests, signaling a response to their political dissent during unrest against the Hasina government in Bangladesh.
Human Rights Watch characterized the convictions of the Bangladeshi nationals as arbitrary, emphasizing that they were penalized for participating in what were peaceful demonstrations.
The Bangladeshi expatriates protested in the UAE against their government's policies, mirroring the unrest in their home country demanding political change and civil reform.
This decision by Sheikh Mohamed to pardon the prisoners follows discussions with Bangladesh's interim leader, highlighting international diplomatic movements in response to the Bangladeshi political crisis.
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