Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, and Bahrain have included 59 Qataris in terrorist list
In the joint paper noted that “Qatar is pursuing a policy of double standards, saying the fight against terror and at the same time supporting the extremist groups.”
CAIRO, June 9. /Offset. TASS Alexander Elistratov/. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain have included 59 subjects and Qatar 12 Qatar the structures in the list of persons and organizations that support terrorism. This is stated in a joint statement, the four States, excerpts of which led to TV channel Al Arabiya.
In the joint paper noted that “Qatar is pursuing a policy of double standards, saying the fight against terror and at the same time supporting the extremist groups.”
Four Arab States have stated that they intend to “continue to identify and pursue those who support terrorists” and deal with “sources of financing of terror, where these sources were not”.
According to available information, the joint “terrorist list” includes, in particular, several Qatari non-governmental organizations and extremist groups operating in Libya. It includes one of the most influential leaders of the extremists Libyan Abdelhakim Belhadj and 85-year-old Egyptian preacher Yousef al-Qaradawi, known for his radical and extremist statements.
June 5, Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Yemen, Libya’s interim government, the Republic of Maldives and Republic of Mauritius announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Doha, citing the Emirate’s support of terrorism and extremist ideology, and its hostile policies and intervention in the Affairs of Arab States.
Later they were joined by Mauritania and Comoros, Jordan and Djibouti have lowered the level of diplomatic mission. A number of countries announced the adoption of a series of other measures, including the cessation of Maritime and air links, the expulsion of diplomats and citizens of Qatar.