Sun Jan 05 13:35:06 UTC 2025: ## Egyptian Poet Faces Torture Risk if Extradited from Lebanon, Lawyer Warns
**BEIRUT** – The lawyer for prominent Egyptian poet and activist Abdul Rahman Yusuf has expressed grave concerns about his client’s safety, warning that extradition to either Egypt or the United Arab Emirates would likely result in torture. Yusuf, the son of renowned Muslim scholar Yusuf al-Qaradawi, was arrested in Lebanon after a recent trip to Syria. The lawyer’s statement to Al Jazeera highlights fears of political persecution and underscores the precarious situation facing Yusuf. The specific charges against Yusuf remain unclear, but his lawyer’s statement suggests a high risk of human rights abuses if he is returned to either country. The case has drawn attention to the complexities of extradition procedures in the region and the potential dangers faced by political dissidents.
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