We’ve been told sport and politics are separate, but mixing the two can save lives | Emma Race

Craig Foster used the power of sport to help get Hakeem al-Araibi released. We can do more

This week Hakeem al-Araibi arrived in Melbourne after being detained and incarcerated by the Thai government since November 2018.

Much of the credit for his safe return to Australia is due to the advocacy of Craig Foster, known predominantly in Australia for his role as a footballer and now commentator. Football and the larger community of sports people and sports lovers have championed the campaign to #SaveHakeem.

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