Sat, Apr 05, 2025 05:00pm EST/EDT
Former Ottawa-resident Naser Bader al-Raas jailed in Bahrain for taking part in last year's anti-government protests was unexpectedly let out on bail on Feb. 6.
Mr. al-Raas' supporters say they hope he will soon return to Canada a free man.
Although Mr. al-Raas was apparently released for health reasons, his lawyer told AFP that the decision could also be “because (Mr. al-Raas) will most probably be proved innocent at the next hearing” set for Feb. 16.
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