US EditionQatar arrests protesting Filipino nationals over political gathering
- Twenty Filipinos were arrested in Qatar for participating in unauthorized political demonstrations, as reported by the Department of Foreign Affairs .
- Senate President Francis Escudero reminded Filipinos abroad to observe local laws to avoid legal issues.
- Four detainees, including three minors, were released with help from the Philippine embassy, while sixteen remain in custody.
- DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega stated that engaging in political activities in Qatar can lead to serious legal consequences.
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16 Filipinos face long jail term for joining Duterte rally in Qatar
MANILA, Philippines — Qatari authorities freed three Filipino teenagers but 16 others detained for joining an unauthorized rally in Qatar to protest the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte face a lengthy jail term, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said on Monday 16 unidentified Filipinos may be detained for up to three years if they are found guilty of violating Qatar laws against hold…
DFA reiterates Filipinos’ arrest in Qatar due to political gathering
MANILA, Philippines – The arrest and detention of more than a dozen Filipinos in Qatar stemmed from a political demonstration linked to a campaign supporting former president Rodrigo Duterte, and not because of visa issues, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, March 31. The Philippine embassy in Qatar earlier said the Filipinos were detained on Friday, March 28, for participating in “suspected unauthorized political demonstrat…
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