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Australian refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi has arrived in Melbourne after being released from a Thai prison. The footballer thanked Australians on arrival, saying ‘it’s amazing to see how the people have supported me’.

 

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We will still investigate more.. something smells fishy here..

Love the deserved satisfied grin on Craig's face. Well done, Craig. You're a champion. Craig_Foster

Well done PM Scott Morrison as well

How come a bloke who's been in a Thai prison for yonks can manage a shave but his welcoming committee look like scruffs?

He was never alone🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺

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'We won': Hakeem Al-Araibi walks free from Thai jail after court drops extradition orderCraig_Foster Is if my admiration for this man couldn't be any higher. Fozz for PM. Craig_Foster 😊❤️❤️❤️🙌👏👏👏👏👏So relieved its a good outcome! Thank you for speaking truth to power, Craig_Foster Craig_Foster Eloquent, humble and pointed as ever. You are a true champion, Craig Foster!
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