The International Court of Justice (ICJ) granted Qatar’s request for provisional measures against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a case relating to the UAE’s unlawful discriminatory treatment of Qatari citizens.
As per the Court’s order, UAE needs to immediately allow Qatari-UAE mixed families, who were separated due to UAE procedures, to reunite, as reported by the QNA.
The Court also said the Qatari students should be given the opportunity to complete their studies in the UAE or to retain records of their studies to be able to continue their education elsewhere.
Qataris should be allowed access to judicial services in the UAE, it was pointed out by the Court.
The filing comes against the backdrop of discriminatory measures imposed by the UAE against the people of Qatari people.
Qatar, in its complaint, said that the UAE has deprived Qatari companies and individuals of their property and deposits, and rejected their basic access to education, treatment and courts in the UAE.
As a matter of fact, the UAEs actions have been widely condemned by numerous independent human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and Reporters Without Borders.
Meanwhile, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Her Excellency Lulwah Al Khater welcomed the Court’s order, saying Qatar is very pleased that the Court has not been affected by attempts to repudiate and change the facts, and taken decisive steps to minimize their effect on our people.
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