Interpol elects Emirati general Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi as new president
"Mr Ahmed Nasser AL RAISI of the United Arab Emirates has been elected to the post of President (4-yr term)," Interpol said on Twitter. General Al-Raisi, head of the United Arab Emirates' security forces, will take on a largely ceremonial and voluntary role.
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- Published Date: 11:01 | 25 November 2021
- Modified Date: 11:10 | 25 November 2021
An Emirati general accused of torture was elected president of Interpol Thursday, the global police agency said, despite the concerns of human rights organisations and members of the European Parliament.
"Mr Ahmed Nasser AL RAISI of the United Arab Emirates has been elected to the post of President (4-yr term)," Interpol said on Twitter. General Al-Raisi, head of the United Arab Emirates' security forces, will take on a largely ceremonial and voluntary role.
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