Qatar Quandry
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Eight Indian Navy veterans released by Qatar, says Centre
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to Doha on February 14 and hold a bilateral meeting with Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad, the Amir of Qatar.
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Indian Navy veterans in Qatar have 60 days to appeal against jail terms
The Centre said on December 28 that Qatar’s Court of Appeal has commuted the death sentence given to the former officers.
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Qatar has commuted death sentence given to eight Indian Navy veterans, says Centre
In October, a Qatari court had sentenced the former Indian Navy officers to death on charges that have never been made public.
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What could India do to stop Qatar executing eight ex-navy officers?
New Delhi’s options are limited. The best bet will be to hold talks at the government level and rely on its friendly relations with Doha.
Abhik Deb
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No way home for eight Indian Navy veterans jailed by Qatar?
The Indian government has been unable to get back the former officers who have been held in Qatar for seven months and are about to be charged by Doha.
Nachiket Deuskar
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Qatar’s decision to change its anti-terrorism laws is a positive step, says UAE
However, the UAE’s foreign affairs minister said Doha needed to change its policies to improve its relations with the Saudi-led bloc.
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Arab countries want Qatar to accept ‘six broader principles’ to combat terrorism
Qatar is yet to comment on the matter.
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United States and Qatar sign deal to crack down on terror financing
Qatar’s Foreign Minister said the agreement was ‘not related to the recent crisis and blockade’ imposed on it by its Gulf neighbours.
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Diplomatic isolation of Qatar: India should put its national interest first while taking a stand
There’s a large Indian diaspora in the West Asian country and India also has strong trade ties and economic connections there.
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