21 Bangladeshi nationals convicted of security-related offenses in UAE protests were pardoned and returned to Bangladesh.

A coalition of human rights organizations, led by the Union Association for Human Rights, has commended the UAE for pardoning 21 Bangladeshi nationals convicted of security-related offenses during recent protests. The UAE Attorney-General's swift action facilitated their return to Bangladesh. The groups praised the UAE's commitment to humanitarian values, fair legal proceedings, and humane detention conditions, which align with international standards.