According to family members of Jama'āh Islāmīyah leader ‘Umar ‘Abd al-Rahmān, Qatar is currently working on mediating his release.

Furthermore, Mr. Dirbālah, a member of Jama'āh Islāmīyah’s Shura Council, announced the group’s attempt to press for ‘Abd al-Rahmān’s release through several local as well as international events, aimed at raising public awareness. Dirbālah emphasized Jama'āh Islāmīyah’s refusal to use any militant action in its attempt to release ‘Abd al-Rahmān.

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