Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights advocate, Tawakkol Karman, has sharply criticized the Lebanese government's decision to extradite Egyptian opposition activist Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), labeling the move as "international terrorism" and a "moral scandal."

In a statement shared on her official Facebook page, Karman condemned both the Lebanese and Emirati governments for their roles in the extradition. She described the UAE as a "rogue state" and accused the decision-makers of engaging in "barbaric and thuggish" practices.

Karman highlighted her admiration for al-Qaradawi's courage and his commitment to freedom, referring to him as a "freedom-fighting poet" whose strength lies in his words. She also criticized the Lebanese authorities, pointing out that they had prioritized political interests over principles, claiming they acted as the "cheapest government in the world of political auctions."

Karman further warned that both governments would eventually face consequences for what she described as acts of "international terrorism and thuggery," emphasizing her belief in the resilience of popular struggles against oppression.