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Hakeem al-Araibi.

Footballer who inspired #SaveHakeem campaign still fearful for his future

Former refugee Hakeem al-Araibi hopes a new documentary about his jailing can protect him from the Bahraini government.

  • Garry Maddox

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Hakeem Al-Araibi receives his Australian citizenship.

Stuck between two kings: a possible explanation for Hakeem al-Araibi's detention

As Thailand's new king enjoys his coronation, questions are being asked if his relationship with Bahrain played a role in Australian Hakeem al-Araibi being held for so long in prison.

  • Paul Sanderson
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Hakeem Al-Araibi.

Hakeem al-Araibi inspires Canberra soccer clubs to back refugees

Canberra City will pose with banners bearing message of support for Hakeem al-Araibi and the FFA.

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Hakeem Al-Araibi receives his Australian citizenship.

Hakeem Al-Araibi 'happy to be safe' after becoming Australian citizen

"I'm an Aussie now," the footballer told reporters after the ceremony in Melbourne on Tuesday.

  • Caroline Schelle
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Hakeem al-Araibi and Craig Foster, who coordinated the campaign to get him out of a Thai prison.

Hakeem al-Araibi will become an Australian citizen next Tuesday

The refugee Bahraini footballer who spent 76 days in a Thai jail will finally adopt Australia as his home in a ceremony next week.

  • James Massola
Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi with Craig Foster arrives back to Melbourne.

Dear Scott and Bill, we've strayed from our values: a Socceroo's plea

Football commentator Craig Foster, who helped save refugee Hakeem al-Araibi, has written a challenge to the PM and Labor leader: now save Australia's humanity.

  • Craig Foster
Hakeem Al-Araibi. pictured here with his teammates and coach Vitale Ferrante, is back at training with his Pascoe Vale club.

Hakeem Al-Araibi thanks teammates, coach for spearheading his fight for freedom

Hakeem Al Araibi is happy to be home at Pascoe Vale, and keen to put his ordeal behind him, get fit and pursue his A-League dream

  • Michael Lynch
Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi arrives back in Melbourne.

The inside story of Hakeem's homecoming

The behind the scenes campaign to release Hakeem al-Araibi is bigger than most people may realise.

  • James Massola

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