[09/11/2026 06:56]

JAKARTA – SABA
Yemen’s Ambassador to Indonesia Salem Belfaqih discussed on Monday with Indonesian Deputy Coordinator for Legal Affairs, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections, Ai Nyoman Gede Surya Mataram strengthening bilateral cooperation on legal and humanitarian issues.

The meeting addressed the conditions of Yemeni nationals in Indonesian correctional facilities and the possibility of transferring some convicted prisoners to Yemen to serve the remainder of their sentences under a proposed bilateral agreement.

Belfaqih stressed the importance of considering the humanitarian circumstances of Yemeni inmates, while the Indonesian official affirmed continued coordination with relevant authorities to review the requests.

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