Election of Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi would serve to validate UAE's record on human rights, ex-prosecutor says An Emirati general linked to human rights abuses is unsuited to head Interpol and his possible appointment may be seen as a "reward" for donations to the agency, according to a report by the UK's former director of public prosecutions. The process of electing a president of Interpol, which is due to happen later this year, is "shrouded in secrecy and opaque", Sir David Calvert-Smith wrote.
Election of Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi would serve to validate UAE's record on human rights, ex-prosecutor says An Emirati general linked to human rights abuses is unsuited to head Interpol and his possible appointment may be seen as a "reward" for donations to the agency, according to a report by the UK's former director of public prosecutions. The process of electing a president of Interpol, which is due to happen later this year, is "shrouded in secrecy and opaque", Sir David Calvert-Smith wrote.
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