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Gulf states reveal demands from Qatar

23 June 2017 11:50 (UTC+04:00)
Gulf states reveal demands from Qatar

By Kamila Aliyeva

A list of demands of the Arab countries was officially sent to Qatar, the country which has recently found itself in the epicenter of the Gulf crisis.

Saudi Arabia and its allies, having imposed an economic blockade on the Gulf nation, require Qatar to cut diplomatic relations with Iran, close the Turkish military base and eliminate Al-Jazeera TV channel, RIA Novosti reported citing the Associated Press.

The compilers of the list also demand the extradition of all persons wanted in four countries on charges of terrorism.

In addition, Qatar must pay compensation, the amount of which is not specified.

Doha has 10 day for the fulfillment of all requirements, according to the document.

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, along with Egypt, cut diplomatic and transport ties with Qatar in early June, accusing the country of supporting "extremism" and their regional ally, Iran - charges that Qatar has repeatedly denied.

The three Arab Gulf countries also ordered Qatari nationals to leave within 14 days, while Saudi, UAE and Bahraini citizens were also given the same timeframe to leave Qatar.

They later issued a list of 59 people and 12 groups with links to Qatar, alleging that they have ties to "terrorism".

The blockade has disrupted imports of food and other materials into Qatar and caused many foreign banks to scale back their business with the country.

Doha denied allegations over its support to terrorism and extremism saying that the diplomatic rift was based on "baseless fabricated claims." Qatar expressed its readiness for a dialogue to solve the crisis and denied to take counter-action measures against its neighbors.

Kuwait is working to mediate the dispute between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

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Kamila Aliyeva is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Kami_Aliyeva

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