Announcement
Anwar Ibrahim  ·  2026-07-31 09:28

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I received the news about the health condition of my friend, Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, who is now 84 years old and is still in custody in Tunisia, with deep sadness and concern. Therefore, I have sent a letter to the President of the Republic of Tunisia, Kais Saied, to request due consideration of his health condition and age factor, including considering his release on the basis of kindness and compassion. This appeal is made purely on humanitarian considerations, with full respect for the sovereignty of the Republic of Tunisia and the country's legal process. I believe the value of courtesy, compassion and human dignity will always be a guide in dealing with this matter.

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Saya menerima perkhabaran mengenai keadaan kesihatan sahabat saya, Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, yang kini berusia 84 tahun dan masih berada dalam tahanan di Tunisia, dengan rasa dukacita dan kebimbangan yang mendalam. Lantaran itu, saya telah mengutuskan sepucuk surat kepada Presiden Republik Tunisia, Kais Saied, bagi memohon pertimbangan sewajarnya terhadap keadaan kesihatan dan faktor usia beliau, termasuk mempertimbangkan pembebasannya atas dasar ihsan dan belas kasihan. Rayuan ini dibuat semata-mata atas pertimbangan kemanusiaan, dengan penuh hormat terhadap kedaulatan Republik Tunisia serta proses perundangan negara tersebut. Saya percaya nilai ihsan, belas kasihan dan maruah insan akan sentiasa menjadi pedoman dalam mendepani perkara ini.